T.J. McConnell
#9PG · Indiana Pacers
Playmaker
Height
6'1"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
34
College
Arizona
Experience
10 yrs
B-
B+
B
B+
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The Verdict on T.J., in One Read
On the field, T.J. McConnell grades out as a strong PG for Indiana Pacers (B Impact). That places him 25th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B-, good value. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 10+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 762 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 53.8% | 34.3% | 78.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 56 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityLong CareerRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 56 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 53.8% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 79 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 51.9% | C+ C+ |
| 2023-24 | | 71 | 10.2 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 55.6% | B- B- |
| 2022-23 | | 75 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 54.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2021-22 | | 27 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 48.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 | | 69 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 55.9% | B B |
| 2019-20 | | 71 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 51.6% | C C |
| 2018-19 |  | 76 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 52.5% | D D |
| 2017-18 | | 76 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 49.9% | D+ D+ |
| 2016-17 | | 81 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 46.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2015-16 | | 81 | 6.1 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 47.0% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$44.8M
Guaranteed
$21.2M
AAV
$10.2M/yr
Guaranteed %47%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
This signing grades out as about market rate for the Indiana Pacers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. T.J.'s on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL PGs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $10.2M average annual value ranks as mid-range money for the PG market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a mid-range price point represents solid asset management. T.J. is still in or near his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 4-year, $44.8M contract with $21.2M guaranteed (47%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
B-
#25 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
T.J. McConnell earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level point guard putting up solid numbers for the Indiana Pacers. Through 762 games, T.J. is contributing 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game in his role. T.J.'s strongest area is APG at 5.1, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.2 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, T.J. ranks 25th. T.J. is a reliable contributor who the Indiana Pacers can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where T.J.'s contract sits relative to comparable money.
How T.J. Compares at the Position
T.J. McConnell ranks 25th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots T.J. between Jalen Suggs (B) just ahead and CJ McCollum (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jalen SuggsOrlando MagicBPayton PritchardBoston CelticsBKevin Porter Jr.Milwaukee BucksBT.J. McConnellB-
Graded lower
CJ McCollumAtlanta HawksTransaction History
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About this player
T.J. McConnell is a veteran in his 10th NBA season listed at PG for the Indiana Pacers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on T.J. McConnell, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Performance B-, Sentiment B+.
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