P.J.
Tucker
PF · NYK · Very poor
- PAL
- 17
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 1.7
2023-24
P.J. Tucker
#17PF
New York Knicks
Biography
- Team
- New York Knicks
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Born
- May 5, 1985 (41)
- Birthplace
- Raleigh, NC
- College
- Texas
- Draft
- 2006: Rd 2, Pk 35 (TOR)
- Experience
- 13th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- New York Knicks · 2024-25 (1 season)
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2022-23 – 2023-24 (2 seasons)
- Miami Heat · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2012-13 – 2016-17 (5 seasons)
- Toronto Raptors · 2006-07 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | New York Knicks | 3 | 1 | 19.3 | 1.0-2.3 | 42.9 | 1.0-2.0 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 31 | 10 | 15.7 | 0.6-1.6 | 36.0 | 0.4-1.1 | 37.1 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2023-24 | La Clippers | 28 | 7 | 15.0 | 0.6-1.6 | 35.6 | 0.4-1.1 | 36.7 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | 3 | 22.0 | 0.7-1.7 | 40.0 | 0.7-1.7 | 40.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia 76ers | 75 | 75 | 25.6 | 1.3-3.0 | 42.7 | 0.7-1.9 | 39.3 | 0.3-0.3 |
| 2021-22 | Miami Heat | 71 | 70 | 27.9 | 2.9-6.0 | 48.4 | 1.1-2.7 | 41.5 | 0.6-0.9 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 52 | 33 | 26.1 | 1.3-3.4 | 37.3 | 0.8-2.3 | 33.6 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | 20 | 1 | 19.9 | 0.9-2.3 | 39.1 | 0.7-1.7 | 39.4 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2020-21 | Houston Rockets | 32 | 32 | 30.0 | 1.5-4.1 | 36.6 | 0.8-2.7 | 31.4 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2019-20 | Houston Rockets | 72 | 72 | 34.3 | 2.5-5.9 | 41.5 | 1.5-4.2 | 35.8 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2018-19 | Houston Rockets | 82 | 82 | 34.2 | 2.5-6.4 | 39.6 | 1.8-4.7 | 37.7 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2017-18 | Houston Rockets | 82 | 34 | 27.8 | 2.1-5.4 | 39.0 | 1.4-3.8 | 37.1 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 81 | 21 | 27.6 | 2.5-6.0 | 41.3 | 0.9-2.4 | 35.7 | 0.9-1.1 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Raptors | 24 | 4 | 25.4 | 2.2-5.3 | 40.6 | 1.0-2.5 | 40.0 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2016-17 | Phoenix Suns | 57 | 17 | 28.5 | 2.6-6.2 | 41.5 | 0.8-2.4 | 33.8 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 2015-16 | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 80 | 31.0 | 2.9-7.1 | 41.1 | 0.8-2.5 | 33.0 | 1.3-1.7 |
| 2014-15 | Phoenix Suns | 78 | 63 | 30.6 | 3.3-7.6 | 43.8 | 1.1-3.2 | 34.5 | 1.3-1.8 |
| 2013-14 | Phoenix Suns | 81 | 81 | 30.7 | 3.3-7.6 | 43.1 | 0.9-2.4 | 38.7 | 1.9-2.5 |
| 2012-13 | Phoenix Suns | 79 | 45 | 24.2 | 2.7-5.6 | 47.3 | 0.3-0.9 | 31.4 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2006-07 | Toronto Raptors | 17 | 0 | 4.9 | 0.6-1.3 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5-0.8 |
P.J. Tucker: our analysis
2023-24 season: 31 GP, 1.7 PTS, 2.7 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 17, very poor.
In 2023-24, P.J. Tucker, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 17 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: defense (63, above average). On the other hand, scoring (1, among the weakest in the league) and playmaking (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.4); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-4.0).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 1 in 2022-23 to 17; his WAR went from -1.3 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
1.7
Rebounds
2.7
Assists
0.5
TS%
50.7 %
Usage
5.3 %
PER
5.9
WS/48
.068
On/off +/−
-4.5
Minutes
15.7
Games
31
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: -1.5 to 1.7
Points/game
1.5
Games
49
WAR 2023-24
-0.5
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-223.5 WAR · 3.5 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-1.3 WAR · -1.4 per 2,000 min
- 2023-24-0.5 WAR
Outlook, age included
-30 · 38 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
44
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 35
- SHT
- Shooting
- 77
- FIN
- Finishing
- 35
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 44
- BAL
- Ball security
- 47
- REB
- Rebounding
- 77
- DEF
- Defense
- 76
- DUR
- Durability
- 52
- EX
- Experience
- 99
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
20.5 pi
3th percentile
At the rim
57.1 %
0th percentile
Rim share
14.0 %
15th percentile
Midrange
50.0 %
84th percentile
Three-point
.371
50th percentile
3PA share
70.0 %
93th percentile
Corner threes
38.2 %
43th percentile
Free throws
1.000
100th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | LAC | 1.7 | -0.5 | 17 | 44 | 50.7 | .371 | 70.0 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 3.5 | -1.3 | 1 | 58 | 56.6 | .393 | 62.2 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 7.6 | 3.5 | 63 | 64 | 59.3 | .415 | 45.1 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17Playoffs | vs BOS | W 119-81 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 13 | @ BKN | W 113-105 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Apr 10 | @ DET | L 115-106 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mar 20 | @ SAS | L 120-105 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
P.J. Tucker: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does P.J. Tucker average in 2023-24?
P.J. Tucker averages 1.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 31 games in 2023-24.
How old is P.J. Tucker?
P.J. Tucker is 41 years old: he was born on May 5, 1985.
How tall is P.J. Tucker, and how much does he weigh?
P.J. Tucker is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).
Where is P.J. Tucker from?
United States: P.J. Tucker was born in Raleigh, NC, in the United States.
What team does P.J. Tucker play for?
P.J. Tucker plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 17.
How good is P.J. Tucker?
P.J. Tucker produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 17 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is P.J. Tucker getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 1 in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was P.J. Tucker drafted?
P.J. Tucker was drafted in 2006 by TOR, in round 2 (pick 35 of the round).
What is P.J. Tucker's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
