T.J. McConnell’s basketball career hasn’t been easy. After going undrafted out of college in 2015, there were questions and some doubt about whether he belonged and could make it in the NBA. He played in the Summer League with the Philadelphia 76ers and then ended up signing with the team before the start of the season. McConnell became a sparkplug for Philly off the bench.
In 2019, he signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers. After arriving in Indy though, coach Rick Carlisle informed McConnell that he wouldn’t be part of the team’s player rotation and might not play much. Like so many other times in his career, the athlete had to prove he belonged. He worked hard and these days, several fellow players have called him the best backup point guard in the league.
McConnell has been thriving with the Pacers and now many fans...
In 2019, he signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers. After arriving in Indy though, coach Rick Carlisle informed McConnell that he wouldn’t be part of the team’s player rotation and might not play much. Like so many other times in his career, the athlete had to prove he belonged. He worked hard and these days, several fellow players have called him the best backup point guard in the league.
McConnell has been thriving with the Pacers and now many fans...
- 5/18/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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