T.J. McConnell
#9PG · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 758 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 51.7% | 34.0% | 78.2% |
| 2025-26 | 52 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 52.0% | 28.3% | 85.2% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 53.7% | 42.1% | 81.5% |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 11.8 | 3.1 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 48.6% | 26.9% | 86.7% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$21.2M
AAV
$5.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
T.J. McConnell's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $5.3M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. T.J.'s deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point Guards. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
T.J. McConnell earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 758 career games, T.J. has averaged 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. T.J.'s strongest metric is FG% at 5165.1, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 7.7, below the Point Guard median of 15.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, T.J. ranks 21st in overall performance. T.J. will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
McConnell earned respect through grit and NBA history-making plays, creating mixed perceptions. Recent hamstring injury and C+ performance grade raise durability and production concerns. Contract value seems reasonable at $5.3M, though injury recovery timeline remains uncertain. His resilience narrative and leadership offset declining physical capabilities in fan discourse. Optimism tempered by injury concerns; fans appreciate his character but question availability going forward.
Transaction History
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