Feb 10, 2021
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PJ Tucker is an NBA veteran in the midst of his 15th season. He’s carved out a reputation on the floor as a lockdown defender and a reliable three-point shooter for the Houston Rockets in recent years. But for many casual fans, Tucker’s reputation as the NBA’s sneaker king precedes his effective play during the games.
Whether he is debuting Jerry Lorenzo’s Air Fear of God sneaker with Nike, breaking out unreleased LeBrons that collectors consider grails, or lacing up his latest Kobe PEs, Tucker’s footwear is a nightly point of conversation. The dialogue has carried into the pregame tunnel too, with Tucker becoming a regular on accounts like LeagueFits, placing him among the Association’s best-dressed players. His style has opened a new set of doors for him away from the game. He operates a clothing boutique, The Better Generation, in Houston. He sits front row during Fashion Week presentations. And for hi