T.J. McConnell's Potential and Future With Philadelphia 76ers

T.J. McConnell’s Potential and Future With Philadelphia 76ers

Apr 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle (40) defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell (1) as he dribbles the ball during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell (1) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Too Much Of A Bargain?

McConnell’s contract is the biggest reason why he is a lock to be on the Sixers next season. In fact, he should be a member of the team until the 2018-19 season’s trade deadline.

Fellow Sixer Sense writers Jonah Pessin and Pete Sawan explained in detail how much McConnell improved this season. Each has a different take on why the Sixers should commit to him. His current extension is structured in a very team-friendly way. So team-friendly, there there is no incentives for the Philadelphia 76ers to offer a stronger financial commitment to him.

Low Cost Option

You see, the Philadelphia 76ers Sixers have the option to keep McConnell for $1,014,746 in the 2017-18 season and $1,088,038 in the 2018-19 season. After that, he becomes an unrestricted free agent.

With McConnell ending the 2016-17 season 13th in assists per game among all NBA players, getting him for just over one million dollars per year is a steal. But would his contract still be a steal in the 2019-20 season, after the Sixers would have to give him a new contract?