Sixers’ PJ Tucker provides update on knee after arthroscopic procedure
CAMDEN, N.J.–Shortly before the media day festivities, the Philadelphia 76ers dropped some somber news as they announced that PJ Tucker underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.
However, they did say he is cleared for on-court activities and he will be available for training camp when they head to Charleston, SC.
During his media availability on Monday, Tucker discussed the details of the procedure and said that his knee is fine as he heads into camp with his new team.
“I’m doing great,” he said. “We did it. Time-wise it made sense. Go ahead and get it knocked out. It’s been six weeks since I’ve been cleared and back on the court and doing everything so I’m excited.”
Considering the fact that Tucker is 37 years old, one wonders if the Sixers will have to manage his minutes during the regular season so they can deliver a healthy Tucker to the postseason. The veteran out of Texas is going to be very important to whatever success Philadelphia has during the 2022-23 season so it would make sense to do so.
However, Tucker isn’t trying to hear any of that.
“I don’t know what that is,” he finished. “I just want to play. I just play. It’s not like a process or thought of, like, maybe I need to play, you know what I’m saying? Players play.”
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