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Player Review 2021: T.J. McConnell

Age: 29
Years Pro: 6
Status: Unrestricted free agent
Key Stats: Averaged 8.6 points on 55.9 percent shooting, 3.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.9 steals, all career highs. Came off the bench in all but three of 69 games. Led the NBA in total steals with 128.

T.J. McConnell has made a living off of being underestimated.

The undersized guard went undrafted in 2015 despite helping lead Arizona to the Elite 8 in each of his two seasons on campus. He nonetheless earned a roster spot on a Philadelphia 76ers team that was embracing "The Process," tanking multiple seasons to acquire high draft picks.