T.J. McConnell’s Respect Earned | Indiana Pacers News

T.J. McConnell’s reputation took center stage after a viral podcast clip where Nasir Core called him “fried” in a one-on-one — but the NBA didn’t take it lightly. Stars like Giannis and Patrick Beverley jumped to his defense, praising his clutch play and “ice cold” demeanor. Even Hall-of-Famer Kenyon Martin chimed in, calling out critics who’ve never played in the league. With 11 seasons under his belt, McConnell averages nearly 8 points, 5 assists, and a steal while shooting over 50% from the field — proving he’s a vital bench spark plug for the Pacers and respected by his peers as a true all-around player. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fac421091c4b87e