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TJ McConnell Nearly Scores Triple Double
If there is one thing everyone should know about point guard T.J. McConnell, it’s don’t count him out. He was the undrafted but spirited competitor who earned a spot on the 2015-2016 roster, over such players a Pierre Jackson and Scott Wilberkin,
The Sixers cut McCrae, Tokoto, Wilbekin, Aldemir and Jackson, source told Yahoo.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 26, 2015
It was McConnell’s spunk… the fiesty attitude of someone who is relentless, who keeps coming back for more. It was that “never say die” attitude which served McConnell so well as he was thrust from playing behind guard Isaiah Canaan to a full starting role. Even when he did not start, he played and played hard.
Energizer Bunny
It was McConnell who played all but one game in the entire 2015-2016 season. With the arrival of back court veterans of Jerryd Bayless, Sergio Rodriguez and the intent to evolve Ben Simmons into a point guard, many expected McConnell to be phased out.
Instead, he continues to contribute each game. So far, only McConnell and Saric have appeared in each game. While that hasn’t led to 20 points per game yet, it did lead to a great night against the Detroit Pistons.
On the night without Sergio Rodriguez (flu), McConnell stepped up in a huge way. He was incredibly efficient with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, to help lead the team to a victory over the Detroit Pistons. It was a clutch performance by a gutsy player.