CAMDEN, N.J. — Philadelphia 76ers veteran PJ Tucker has seen a lot in his basketball career. A second-round pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors, he spent one season in the NBA before going overseas for five seasons. He returned to the NBA with the Phoenix Suns in 2012.
Since his return, Tucker has become one of the scrappiest players in the league and has become an elite corner 3-point shooter. He was a difference-maker with the Milwaukee Bucks when they won a title in 2021. He was a big help to the Miami Heat in 2022 when they were within one win of the NBA finals.
In Part 2 of his sit down with Sixers Wire, Tucker opened up on his lack of scoring, Joel Embiid, his relationship with Sixers fans and how he wants fans to remember him. Part 1 can be read here.
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.