Once considered little more than an extra body for the 2015 Summer Sixers, T.J. McConnell seized an opportunity with a wide-open roster for a 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers squad that was, charitably, not focused on maximizing games won that season. McConnell ended up starting 17 of his 81 games played that season, quickly becoming a fan favorite in Philadelphia with his relentless energy, lurking backcourt steals, and steady hand at running an offense.
Still, no one imagined McConnell would one day top $90 million in career earnings in the league, which is where we are after today’s report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
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