PJ Tucker on NBA Longevity, Sneaker Culture & Challenging Steph Curry's Warriors Dynasty

7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

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Sports, Music, Basketball, Society & Culture

4.8 • 567 Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 123 minutes

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PJ Tucker pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide and breaks down what it takes to actually last in the league. From guarding LeBron and Kevin Durant to holding teams accountable, PJ breaks down leadership, longevity, and how your reputation can work for you or against you when the league starts moving differently. They talk sneaker culture, locker room politics, injuries, expectations, and the moments when talent is not enough. The crew also takes a look around the league. From breaking down Luka's defense, the best PG's in the NBA, who's the best 2-way player, and more. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I still can't watch that game six, seven.
0:02.0	Can't watch.
0:02.7	It's crazy.
0:03.3	I mean, lose up double digits, game six and seven, without CP.
0:08.4	You told me he's going to lose both of those games, bro.
0:10.4	Double digits a half?
0:12.0	No, there's no way possible. Yo, peace. Welcome back to 7 p.m. in Brooklyn. I'm Carmelo, Anthony here with my co-host.
0:30.2	You know what it is? My name is Kazim Fahmiwide. You can call me Kaz, and this is a wave original.
0:34.9	Present about Fandu, the official sports betting partner of the NBA.
0:39.3	Welcome back.
0:39.9	Happy New Year.
0:40.5	Yes, yes.
0:40.9	Let me, let me lock into this.
0:42.1	Yes, sir.
0:42.4	Our guest today is somebody who helped redefine what impact and longevity actually
0:47.9	look like in basketball.
0:50.1	Overseas, back in the league, guarding everybody, winning the championship. We're talking hoops, sneakers, and the details that separate real pros. PJ Tucker, welcome to you. Yes, yes, yes. Big best. Appreciate it. Appreciate it. First of all, before we even start the show, we got to see what's on the feet, man. Before we even, we have to check the feet out.
1:11.9	I see y'all.
1:12.4	Y'all stepped it up today.
1:13.3	There was no way I was coming in with some BS. I was like, we got PJ and a show by you. Let me see what we got in here. My son got the Wile-Aidt. Oh, 12, Joach. Oh, 12, Joost. in peace.
1:24.8	I'm through my dog,
1:25.7	man.
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