History of T. J. McConnell in Timeline

T.J. McConnell is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He played college basketball at both Duquesne University and the University of Arizona before entering the NBA. McConnell is known for his tenacious defense and playmaking abilities.

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March 25, 1992: T. J. McConnell Born

On March 25, 1992, Timothy John McConnell Jr., later known as T. J. McConnell, was born. He would grow up to become a professional basketball player.

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September 27, 2015: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers

On September 27, 2015, T. J. McConnell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers after participating in the NBA Summer League with them.

February 6, 2016: Tied Season-High Points

On February 6, 2016, while starting as point guard, T. J. McConnell tied his season-high of 17 points in a 103–98 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

July 2016: Re-joined the 76ers for the 2016 NBA Summer League

In July 2016, T.J. McConnell re-joined the 76ers for the 2016 NBA Summer League.

December 11, 2016: Near Triple-Double

On December 11, 2016, T. J. McConnell nearly achieved a triple-double, scoring 12 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists in a 97–79 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

January 6, 2017: Career-High Assists

On January 6, 2017, T. J. McConnell achieved a career-high of 17 assists in a 110–106 loss to the Boston Celtics, becoming the fourth player in Philadelphia 76ers history to reach that number in a single game.

January 11, 2017: Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

On January 11, 2017, T. J. McConnell hit a game-winning buzzer beater with a turnaround jump shot against the New York Knicks.

September 2017: Married Valerie

In September 2017, T.J. McConnell married his high school sweetheart, Valerie, at Holy Child Parish.

November 25, 2017: 15 Points and 13 Assists

On November 25, 2017, T.J. McConnell recorded 15 points and 13 assists in a 130-111 win over the Orlando Magic.

January 15, 2018: Career-High 18 Points

On January 15, 2018, T. J. McConnell scored a career-high 18 points in a 117–111 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

February 12, 2018: First Career Triple-Double

On February 12, 2018, T. J. McConnell achieved his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 108–92 win over the Knicks, also matching a career high with six steals and becoming the first player in 76ers history to record a triple-double off the bench.

June 13, 2018: 76ers Exercised Fourth-Year Option

On June 13, 2018, the 76ers announced that they had exercised the fourth-year option on their contract with T.J. McConnell, ensuring his continued presence on the team.

July 3, 2019: Signed with the Indiana Pacers

On July 3, 2019, T. J. McConnell signed a two-year deal worth $7 million with the Indiana Pacers, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

March 3, 2021: NBA Record for Steals in a Half

On March 3, 2021, T. J. McConnell broke the NBA record for the most steals in a half with 9. He also became the first player since Mookie Blaylock in 1998 to record a triple-double with points, steals, and assists, as well as the first one to do so off the bench.

August 2021: Re-signed with the Pacers

In August 2021, the Indiana Pacers re-signed T. J. McConnell to a 4-year, $35 million deal, solidifying his future with the team.

January 16, 2023: Career-High 29 Points

On January 16, 2023, T. J. McConnell recorded a career-high 29 points, scoring 25 points in the first half, in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

May 2, 2024: Playoff Career-High Points

On May 2, 2024, T. J. McConnell scored a playoff career-high 20 points and 9 rebounds in a 120–98 series-clinching victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the First Round.