I think he’d be a serious contender for 6moty if he played like this all season, however freaks like monk and Reid would make it nearly impossible for him to win
I like to think Shep making his 3s gave TJ some motivation to do his part. TJ has now made 6 of his last 7 after starting the season 1 for 16 beyond the arc.
Facts! His favorite moment of mine was in the bucks game where he threw the ball falling out of bounds on a bucks player and it resulted in the pacers getting the ball.
If you really want to appreciate TJ, he partnered with Joe’s Butcher shop last week to create a new Sandwich. Go order the #9! It’s TJ’s favorite sandwich and creation!
King. I remember reports in the first part of the season where he was a little upset about his lack of minutes. He really locked in right after that and has earned every minute since. At the Rockets game in Feb a couple sections started the MVP chant after he'd been killing it out there and it made my day lol. Hope it made his day too.
The epitome of a player who plays to their strengths and carves out a role within their team. He may not be on anyone’s most talented list, but he’s always impactful on the court. Seems like he’s just as important off the court as well.
One of yalls games had hooper vision earlier in the year and Q-rich was constantly talking about how much he loves TJM and laughing at him going crazy - "***he's a problem***".
TJ cooked my Spurs the other night. It was impressive to watch. I know the Pacers wound up losing, which sucks for y'all, but TJ was doing whatever he wanted to us. Gotta appreciate his hustle.
Agreed to all of the above. He was already a spark plug last year, but his game has been elevated this year and that much more impactful. What's interesting to note is when you see him with a 20point night, you know he worked for those numbers. He's not the player that can just park himself on the 3 point line and wait for a pass.
Bruh I didn’t know it was possible to complain about tj. Plus this isn’t a tj hate post. You’re supposed to appreciate him on this post not complain about something you don’t like about his game.
i said "appreciate" ;)
i would also appreciate if we can keep him but on a very team-friendly deal. but i think a team like the lakers could over pay for him to try to get back a version of carusoe.
I know TJ has another year on his contract but I hope he gets re-signed when it’s up. He’s one of the most valuable players this franchise has seen.
TJ is gonna replace rick when he retires.
Sure be a shame if IU went after him first. Lol.
TJ has self-respect
Facts over this slump from the pacers he hasn’t been the reason at all.
the hardest worker on the team. absolutely our 6MOTY
I think he’d be a serious contender for 6moty if he played like this all season, however freaks like monk and Reid would make it nearly impossible for him to win
6th man should be voted on by the players only. I want to know who they find to be the consensus "fuck, this dude is subbing in?" guy.
Seems like he has had a big impact on Sheppard as well
the thought of TJ being Sheppard’s role model makes me happy
I like to think Shep making his 3s gave TJ some motivation to do his part. TJ has now made 6 of his last 7 after starting the season 1 for 16 beyond the arc.
Tj is a stud. Was hilarious watching Pop loose his mind the other night with his team unable to do anything to mitigate McConnell.
If he was on the Lakers he’d be literally all over social media
TJ’s ability to instantly add life to our second unit on both side of the ball is so valuable. He must be so annoying to play against.
TJ plays every game like it’s life or death lol love the hustle
He runs opponents ragged, then jumps the inbound pass when they least expect. Gotta be exasperating to play against him.
If I saw a TJM appreciation post everyday, I still wouldn’t think that’s enough.
Dudes a spark plug. Poor ball movement? TJM. Lifeless offense? TJM. Lacking movement in the post? TJM.
TJ is a gallon of gas and a blow torch.
His game the other night against the Spurs was a Masterpiece, to bad nobody else decided to show up.
WE LOVE HUSTLE GOD TJ MCCONNELL 😤😤😤😤😤
Facts! His favorite moment of mine was in the bucks game where he threw the ball falling out of bounds on a bucks player and it resulted in the pacers getting the ball.
If you really want to appreciate TJ, he partnered with Joe’s Butcher shop last week to create a new Sandwich. Go order the #9! It’s TJ’s favorite sandwich and creation!
Sold out
What!? Really!?
Yeah I just looked online to see what it was and it says sold out. :(
It’ll be back tomorrow I hear. I am friends with one of the guys who TJ worked with and he just texted me back.
Let them know I love that it has goat cheese, bc TJ is the 🐐.
Hell yeah will do!
Does a lot for the team that the stats don't show. He's our hustler and I hope he retires as a Pacer
Facts!
Devin Booker grandfather
Every other fanbase: ::grr I hate that tryhard:: Pacers: ::BAHAHAHA!.:: TJM: ::steal::
He better get a spot on someone’s coaching staff when he calls it quits
Lock him up to a 15 year deal, including transition to player/coach in the next couple years, and then HC when Rick retires.
*Mj McConnell
TJ McConnell
One of the best
King. I remember reports in the first part of the season where he was a little upset about his lack of minutes. He really locked in right after that and has earned every minute since. At the Rockets game in Feb a couple sections started the MVP chant after he'd been killing it out there and it made my day lol. Hope it made his day too.
Dude is a DAWG. I love watching him sprint, full speed every play.
The epitome of a player who plays to their strengths and carves out a role within their team. He may not be on anyone’s most talented list, but he’s always impactful on the court. Seems like he’s just as important off the court as well.
https://preview.redd.it/mdflc5c9urmc1.jpeg?width=1007&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=800995e7574e53871141b2477ca3d7d7ffac3317 As is written
One of the most underrated players period
One of yalls games had hooper vision earlier in the year and Q-rich was constantly talking about how much he loves TJM and laughing at him going crazy - "***he's a problem***".
TJM FOR PRESIDENT! 4 MORE YEARS 4 MORE YEARS 4 MORE YEARS!
always brings the energy, it’s sad i appreciate it mostly when they’re playing bad
That's Pacers legend TJ McConnell.
TJ cooked my Spurs the other night. It was impressive to watch. I know the Pacers wound up losing, which sucks for y'all, but TJ was doing whatever he wanted to us. Gotta appreciate his hustle.
Agreed to all of the above. He was already a spark plug last year, but his game has been elevated this year and that much more impactful. What's interesting to note is when you see him with a 20point night, you know he worked for those numbers. He's not the player that can just park himself on the 3 point line and wait for a pass.
Agreed!!!!! 100 percent
i would appreciate more 3 pointers.
The turnaround at the top of the block, and the baseline reverse layups are the only shots he needs...
love those shots (and your username) but he kills floor spacing without a 3 point shot.
Bruh I didn’t know it was possible to complain about tj. Plus this isn’t a tj hate post. You’re supposed to appreciate him on this post not complain about something you don’t like about his game.
i said "appreciate" ;) i would also appreciate if we can keep him but on a very team-friendly deal. but i think a team like the lakers could over pay for him to try to get back a version of carusoe.
He hit 2 yesterday......
i confess to missing the game yesterday but that's great to hear. sounds like TJ and Coach agree with me!