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@MrMagnaniman4 ай бұрын
TJ is AMAZING. I think you really could have touched more on the intangibles he brings to the table. I've watched TJ single-handedly turn several games around for the Pacers this season. His efficient scoring is only a small part of it. He also gets very timely steals and involves his teammates as much as possible. It's hard to measure it, but he shifts the entire momentum of games by inspiring his teammates and demoralizing his opponents. The Pacers bench was incredible in the first half against the Thunder, recently. They had a run that took them from 10 points down to 10 points up after the starters had trouble. They absolutely crushed 3 waves of Thunder, put the team back in the game, and gave the starters some much-needed rest and motivation. It was some of the best "right way" basketball I've ever seen. They had the ball zipping around, everyone touching it, scoring, buckling down on defense... And TJ was right in the middle of it, orchestrating it all. There are very few PGs in the league that can step in for Haliburton, but TJ is that guy. If you'd told me 10 years ago that my favorite player would be a short white guy, playing off the bench, that can't dunk or shoot 3s, I would have told you that you're out of your mind, but here we are...
@MAXIMUSWE3 ай бұрын
awesome reply! Hes been one of my favorite players since he was discovered by my sixers. Unfortunately back then he rarely got love , I was told he sux. One point I'd like to add , McConnell has actually started taking and making 3's towards the end of season and in the playoffs.
@MrMagnaniman3 ай бұрын
@@MAXIMUSWE You're right. Teams have been hedging towards leaving him open on the perimeter instead of letting him drive. He still passes on those shots pretty regularly. Except for when... I also didn't tell of the legend of Bloody TJ. When TJ's blood is shed upon the court of play, his soul becomes one with the entire sport of basketball, and he gains the ability to drain 3s without missing. This miracle was first witnessed against the Atlanta Hawks, in the final game of the season.
@MAXIMUSWE3 ай бұрын
@MrMagnaniman Oh wow! I'll have to look that up! Considering McConnell averages : 10.2 ppg and 5.5 apg in only 18 mpg... Imagine how much production he could put up as a starter playing 30 -35 mpg....I think he'd reveal himself to actually be one of the better point guards in the NBA. 18 ppg & 8-10 apg would not surprise me.
@MrMagnaniman3 ай бұрын
@@MAXIMUSWE Maybe. He plays pretty hard to get those numbers and he's over 30. As far as the Pacers go, with their incredibly fast pace, I don't think he can play many more minutes than he does.
@MAXIMUSWE3 ай бұрын
@MrMagnaniman For some reason it won't show me the rest of your comment . But I don't think being 31 matters. I've watched him his entire career , he's at his best right now , and whether he's playing 10 minutes or 30 he always plays with the same pace and energy. Thats what makes him the best backup point guard in the NBA , he's always been hella gritty and high energy. It wouldn't change starting.
@reggaesquirrel.4 ай бұрын
What a player, you cannot help but love the guy if he is on your team. I love when the opposing commentary team mentions how he always cooks them.
@4dbagel9453 ай бұрын
I’ve heard opposing announcers say “TJ McConnell is probably having the best game of his entire career” in like 3 straight road games. He’s been doing this, but nobody cares.
@5emio4 ай бұрын
It’s crazy to hear for those who have never watched TJ play consistently, but he is legit one of the best players in the NBA; often he’ll take over games and will be the best player on the court. I always wonder what he could be doing starting for a team like the Suns or Lakers, and what type of recognition he’d be getting.
@EJD3394 ай бұрын
He is not even close to the best player in the NBA. Although he can have a very big impact. He’s like taking a caffeine pill for your second rotation.
@meximanequalsjimmy3 ай бұрын
This video aged extremely well lol. Gotta make more! Good stuff man
@seanzibonanzi643 ай бұрын
TJ shows that even the shortest player on the court can live in the paint if they're crafty. I'm amazed at how many defenders he leaves flatfooted, his game surprises people 🤣
@dondayelbano32623 ай бұрын
TJ is if 'Hustle' was a person.
@Arsnl4 ай бұрын
I see why he has a 90 middy now.
@goat36912 күн бұрын
Honestly it comes down to his motor and his ability to consistently make the right plays, if you want minutes this is definitely a guy you should be studying.
@MAXIMUSWE3 ай бұрын
TJ McConnell - has earned a chance to start. His production in only 18 mpg , tells me if he played 25 to 30 mpg he'd statistically be one of the best point guards in the league , I already think he is - now its just time to give him the minutes so his statline can reflect that. If he keeps taking 3's like he has lately , its only a matter of time before someone makes him a starter ....I hope my sixers grab him and Toppin. Unfortunately Morey seems to only like guys who jack up 10 3's a game like Harden 😑
@tradingstew44804 ай бұрын
Tj is my dad.
@johnburris77113 ай бұрын
You must be very proud
@tradingstew44803 ай бұрын
@@johnburris7711 never been more proud actually
@grandcoune62974 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more about this. TJ is one of the most precious player u can have on your team ^^
@MAXIMUSWE3 ай бұрын
I am hoping my Sixers bring him in to start next to Maxey. We need a dependable, smart point guard like him. I think McConnell has shown - if he were to get even 25 -30 mpg he'd be one of the better starting point guards in the league. 10.2 ppg and 5.5 apg in only 18 mpg! Crazy high production. Nobody ever really mentions how good he is on defense either. Amazing video! Well done! Thank you for showing McConnell some love! McConnell is probably my favorite pure point guard in the league. I love Tyrese Maxey as well - but hes more of a scorer , and has to be for the sixers. McConnell could really control and pace our offense much better while making minimal mistakes. Hes just so efficient in anything he does. Hes a stabilizing presence the Sixers need to take the next step I believe.
@Nick-zl5xf3 ай бұрын
Bro is the personification of ethical buckets
@gregsheeler31283 ай бұрын
Loved watching him as a sixer. He runs sprints and trys so hard and is going 100 every possession, maybe that’s why the limited minutes cause if you are putting that much effort you’re going to get gassed. Off the bench he totally changes the flow of the game and his plus minus is always solid.
@d_boss_mxk97123 ай бұрын
No flashy dunks or showboating. But damn its all hustle and heart. From a guy that looks like he should be working at 7/11. Gotta love it.
@raymondchandler6973 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable vid!👍
@dvousmusic46064 ай бұрын
Great video!
@7mistahj3 ай бұрын
No lies detected
@sdotlopez3 ай бұрын
wow amazing video! I agree with about 99.9999% of the stuff you said! Awesome! Love you!
@jonLowryTrade3 ай бұрын
he is a master
@kfizzle183 ай бұрын
Dude what a great video, hope to see you keep it up man would love to see more.
@sportingminds33113 ай бұрын
FINALLY BRO RESPECT FOR MY DUDE. 76ERS GOOFED TJ > Ben Simmons Should of been the starting point guard
@firejuggler31Ай бұрын
Is he going to be as good this season.
@Sisyphus3173 ай бұрын
Nice vid. Liked and subbed
@MarkisDavidson-ti4lg4 ай бұрын
🐐🐐🐐
@loustellabotte8813 ай бұрын
Just think if the Philadelphia 76ers could have a backup Point Guard like T.J. McConn........Oh, wait a minute......never mind. :(
@keithlatham4500Ай бұрын
Philly mgt hateð TJ. He wanted to win too much to "get with the program" of tanking for draft picks.