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American basketball player T. J. McConnell presently competes for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He participated in college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats and the Duquesne Dukes. McConnell played for the Philadelphia 76ers from the 2015 NBA Summer League until the 2019 season despite being undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft. McConnell subsequently signed with the Indiana Pacers on July 3, 2019. His current team’s uniform number is 9, and he plays the point guard position for them.

How much is the Net worth of T J McConnell?

NBA basketball player T J McConnell is a talented and productive player who is currently with the Indiana Pacers. As of January 2023, his net worth is predicted to be in the range of $5 million and $10 million.

With the Indiana Pacers, he agreed to a four-year, $33,600,000 deal that included a $29,300,000 guarantee and an average annual salary of $8,400,000. McConnell’s basic salary for 2022–2023 will be $8,100,000. He will also have a cap hit of $8,100,000 and a dead cap value of $8,100,000. His basketball profession is his primary source of riches. He currently enjoys a luxurious existence. He is content with his salary.

Early Years: Where is T J McConnell from?

On March 25, 1992, T. J. McConnell was born. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the USA. Timothy John McConnell Jr. is his full name. His nationality is American, and White Americans make up his ethnic background. The day of his 30th birthday, March 25, 2022, was observed. His zodiac sign is Pisces, and he practices Christianity. McConnell is the son of Tim McConnell, his father, and Shelly McConnell, his mother. One of the most accomplished coaches in WPIAL history is his father.  He grew up with his two siblings, Matthew and Megan. Meghan McConnell, his sister, plays shooting guard for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is 5’7″ tall.

Basketball player Mackenzie McConnell, his cousin, is from Bentonville, Arkansas. Suzie McConnell-Serio, his aunt, won an Olympic gold medal, played in the WNBA, was an All-American at Penn State (1985–1988), and was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. She began her career as a college coach at Duquesne. McConnel attended Chartiers Valley High School for his studies and guided his group to the WPIAL title. Thereafter, he enrolled at Duquesne University, where he was named the Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year for 2011. He moved to the University of Arizona in April 2012 in an effort to participate in a national championship.

What is the Professional Career of T J McConnell?

High School Career

McConnell, a senior at Chartiers Valley High School, led the team while averaging 34.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. He received first-team all-state recognition, was selected the Pennsylvania Class 3A Player of the Year by the Associated Press, and was additionally recognized as the male athlete of the year across all sports by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

College Career

McConnell received the 2011 Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year award following his first season at Duquesne in 2010–2011, making 32 appearances (30 starts) and averaging 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.8 steals per game.

As a sophomore in 2011–2012, he had a per-game average of 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.8 steals. Due to NCAA transfer regulations, he was forced to sit out the 2012–13 season after transferring to Arizona in April 2012. He was selected for the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team and the first team of the conference as a senior, and he assisted Arizona in reaching the Elite Eight once more.

Philadelphia 76ers (2015–2019)

After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, McConnell then signed on with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2015 NBA Summer League. He joined the 76ers on September 27, 2015. In five preseason games, he averaged 6.2 points and 4.8 assists, which helped him secure a spot on the 76ers’ roster for opening night. On October 28, against the Boston Celtics, he went on to make his NBA debut for the squad. He then played on February 6, 2016, against the Brooklyn Nets, and on March 23, 2016, against the Denver Nuggets.

He garnered two votes in the 2016 NBA All-Rookie Team voting at the end of the season. In July 2016, he re-joined the 76ers in time for the NBA Summer League. On December 11, 2016, he nearly had a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, scoring 12 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. On January 6, 2017, in a 110-106 loss to the Boston Celtics, he had a career-high 17 assists. Also, on January 11, 2017, he then made a turnaround jump shot from the baseline to beat the New York Knicks for the win.

On November 25, 2017, he defeated the Orlando Magic by a score of 130-111 while dishing out 13 assists. On January 15, 2018, he outperformed his previous high of 18 points in a 117-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors. In a 108-92 victory over the Knicks on February 12th, 2018, he notched his first triple-double of his professional career with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Philadelphia 76ers announced on June 13th, 2018, that they have exercised McConnell’s fourth-year option under their contract.

Indiana Pacers (2019–present)

On July 3, 2019, McConnell agreed to a $7 million, two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. Together with colleagues T. J. Warren and T. J. Leaf, he was one of three athletes on the roster with the first name T.J. He joined the team as it entered the 2020 NBA Bubble and left after losing to the eventual Eastern Conference Champions Miami Heat in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. He amassed nine steals on March 3, 2021, shattering the NBA record for most in a half.

In addition, he made history by becoming the first player to score, steal, and assist while also coming off the bench since Mookie Blaylock in 1998. McConnell was re-signed by the Pacers in August 2021 to a 4-year, $35 million contract. He sustained a right wrist injury on December 1 during a 111-114 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He had surgery on December 7 and was out for at least 10 to 12 weeks afterward.

Awards and Achievements

High school

• AP first-team all-state honors
• AP Pennsylvania Class 3A Player of the Year

College

• NCAA Tournament West Region All-Tournament Team (2015)
• District IX All-District Team USBWA (2015)
• Pac-12 Tournament All-Tournament Team (2015)
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
• Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014)
• 2x Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015)
• Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012)
• Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012)
• Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2011)
• Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2011)
• ECAC Rookie of the Year (2011)
• CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-America (2011)

Who is the wife of T. J. McConnell?

T. J. McConnell has a wife. In September 2017, he married Valerie, his high school love, at Holy Child Parish (now known as Corpus Christi Parish). Their wedding’s groomsmen were his teammate Nik Stauskas and Gino Palmosina, a roommate from Duquesne University. The two are currently very content with their current situation. Straight is the way he identifies sexually.

Body Stats: What is T. J. McConnell’s height?

T. J. McConnell is 6 feet 2 inches tall, or 1.87 meters. His total body weight is 86 kg. His eyes are blue, and he has dark brown hair. Also, his physique is athletic, and he takes great care of his body by working out frequently. He is currently in good physical shape since he pays close attention to what he eats.

 

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