T.J. McConnell with the Indiana Pacers just kind of made sense this summer when the signing was announced.
A hard-working, short guard out of Western Pennsylvania, McConnell had been underrated his whole career, and oftentimes counted out. He prided himself on his game and proved himself with fundamentals.
In some ways, he is the microcosm of the Pacers in relation to the NBA as a whole, counted out for one reason or another, but always persistent with the things that matter most when it comes to playing quality basketball.
McConnell signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Pacers last summer.