Most impressive and underrated part of this is his decision making, always making the right pass which leads to almost all of these ending in an easy score
I find it hard to believe that nba players seem to forget that inbounds passes are also live passes that can be stolen but credit to McConnell for taking advantage of their carelessness, also helps that he's sneaky athletic with quick hands and high defensive IQ
I haven't watched him play a lot, but after seeing this, I think it speaks a lot about his mindset and effort. Literally not taking plays off. Imagine making multiple inbound steals in a row and making a basket each time, everytime a different player taking it out lol
@@Raxengun when he played for the Sixers it was like every single time they let him on the floor he would get a steal on the first play lol. He’s sick on defense.
I'm so proud of TJ. He was another "no name" that was brought in to fill minutes during The Process but he took advantage of the opportunity and has made a real career for himself. Sixers and Pacers fans really appreciate every little thing he does.
Kid comes from the most revered Basketball family in Pittsburgh (Brookline neighborhood)....Aunt Suzie..holds NCAA assists record, Olympic Gold Medal, WNBA Rookie of the year, WNBA Coach of the year, Father Tim, over 600 wins as a Highschool coach with several championships, Aunt Kathy WNBA coach, and I'm lucky to have grown up with them back in the 70's
I used to do this same thing in high school. Most players are taught “out and in” when the other team scores. Most time they just grab it from the net and pass it in. I used to act like I was getting back on defense when my team would score but the whole time I’m eyeing the in bounder, and as soon as I see him get into a passing motion I would just sprint and jump the pass.
this guy really deserves to stay in the NBA. He makes players look unprofessional lol. sad to say sometimes NBA does not do that to underrated/underdog players, Sometimes they would throw away these kinds of players in D-League, etc.
The team were not utilizing his steals well. Most of them were surprise to see him with the ball already. They should see it coming and respond to it quick as possible.
When I played I was good at this. In my experience it comes from baiting the passer, making them think you aren’t engaged. Then as they release intercept the pass or disrupt the recipient enough to cough it up.
He is very smart, quick and sneaky but he and his teammates need to work on a better conversion rate after the steal. They tend to take quick shots or make bad passes afterwards.
Anyone seeing this after his 10 steal triple double?
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yessir!!! Big Arizona Wildcat fan here!!!
yuh
Yup
Miss this dude in Philly. So happy for his success. True underdog story.
Every team needs an player like TJ McConnell. The effort and desire he shows on every play is truly inspiring.
Most impressive and underrated part of this is his decision making, always making the right pass which leads to almost all of these ending in an easy score
Or a teammate blowing a layup
@@davidzollars5102 welcome to "The Process" lol
I find it hard to believe that nba players seem to forget that inbounds passes are also live passes that can be stolen but credit to McConnell for taking advantage of their carelessness, also helps that he's sneaky athletic with quick hands and high defensive IQ
Amazing compilation. Why does no one catch onto this man? Lol.
Its human nature to be passive when inbounding the ball.
He’s too quick. He’s so little and fast as hell.
I haven't watched him play a lot, but after seeing this, I think it speaks a lot about his mindset and effort. Literally not taking plays off.
Imagine making multiple inbound steals in a row and making a basket each time, everytime a different player taking it out lol
@@Raxengun when he played for the Sixers it was like every single time they let him on the floor he would get a steal on the first play lol. He’s sick on defense.
Yeah wish he was playing on the clippers. He's better than beverly for me
I'm so proud of TJ. He was another "no name" that was brought in to fill minutes during The Process but he took advantage of the opportunity and has made a real career for himself. Sixers and Pacers fans really appreciate every little thing he does.
His timing and anticipation is crazy
Kid comes from the most revered Basketball family in Pittsburgh (Brookline neighborhood)....Aunt Suzie..holds NCAA assists record, Olympic Gold Medal, WNBA Rookie of the year, WNBA Coach of the year, Father Tim, over 600 wins as a Highschool coach with several championships, Aunt Kathy WNBA coach, and I'm lucky to have grown up with them back in the 70's
Really?
These kind of steals are not as easy to come by in PA catholic ball. This is some real AAU/street nonsense going on in the NBA.
2:33 that entire play was beautiful.
The irony I click on this video on Mcconnell's birthday, happy birthday to him 🎉🎉🎉
That ball spin at 6:30 is insane
Wtf 😂
Went out of bounds too
who's here after he had 9 in a half?
The fact that he has 7 mins of steal highlights.. Bruh
Inbound steal specifically too
@@jasonphan2001thats a high iq
Unbelievable skills! No body contacts at all!
Another title: How you play defense in 2K
Man, this is the kind of impact team mate you want.
I used to do this same thing in high school. Most players are taught “out and in” when the other team scores. Most time they just grab it from the net and pass it in. I used to act like I was getting back on defense when my team would score but the whole time I’m eyeing the in bounder, and as soon as I see him get into a passing motion I would just sprint and jump the pass.
The NBA needs this! Love the hustle!
3:50 the way he just shook and bodied that man for a simple layup kills me
Well he's not, just trying to get another one steal.
this guy really deserves to stay in the NBA. He makes players look unprofessional lol.
sad to say sometimes NBA does not do that to underrated/underdog players,
Sometimes they would throw away these kinds of players in D-League, etc.
he hides himself within others as they all run to the other end, and is very good at knowing when to explode back to intercept the inbound.
He really take advantage when players opposite team relax a bit during inbounding
IE he really takes advantage of how lazy and careless NBA players are.
5:23 at this moment Embiid knew he fked up
I don't know what's more, the 54 Inbound steals or the 36 Blown Layups after..😂😂😂
You counted the blown layups. XD
Not to take away McConnell's accomplishment but the Pacers have got to take advantage of those steals.
The team were not utilizing his steals well. Most of them were surprise to see him with the ball already. They should see it coming and respond to it quick as possible.
@@francisian1769 The reason his team doesn't react is the reason he can get the steals in the first place. LAAZZZZYYYY NBA.
54 incredible steals resulting in 18pts, 8 bricks, 6 blocked shot attempts & a dozen brutal fouls.😂
Definition of pick pocket and interceptor on hall of fame 😭
yep
This dude is all heart
1:40 Look at that read holy
Philly will always love you
The true underdog of the nba imo
Underrated!
I’m a Knicks fan but I always loved TJ. Everytime I played MyGM on 2k I got him on the Knicks
Definition of hustle.
You can't afford to make a lazy inbound with this man on the court 💀💀💀
From what I see is he lets them be/feel open and knows the exact moment to go for the steal.
My favorite Defender in the league behind pat bev I've been a fan of his since Philly.
This guy is every 2k stage centers and locks today just hawking the inbound steals lmao
When I played I was good at this. In my experience it comes from baiting the passer, making them think you aren’t engaged. Then as they release intercept the pass or disrupt the recipient enough to cough it up.
Work hard. Get rewarded. Kid has zero quit in him.
We should make this guy famous..
Miss this in Philly 😤
Dude would be a beast Corner Back CB
0:04 McConnell shooting a 3??? And making it??! Lol That’s a rare sight
He was a handful at Arizona too.
He is deceivingly quick
Great job. This was fun to watch!
that guy is quick and sneaky!
McConnell will now join Lowry on players I want to be ♥️
UNDERRATED!
Grandmaster of inbound steal
His like caruzo a perfect complimentary team mate for a championship team
When the steal is better than the shot
I'm here *AFTER* the triple double 😳
I wonder how good he would be with a decent three point shot
Imagine if there was an NBA team that played hard like this. No one would know what to do against them.
He is a great defender, i watched pacers vs nets the other night, i swear it felt he got 10 steals and 10 deflections
Didn't know he's this goood!
Crazy thing is he is known for this around the league but still ends up doing it
God of Intercept that was amazing
Pat Bev with CLASS
6:30 when McConnell throws the ball back inbounds, the ball has a weird path.
I think it hit his knee with a spin
Half way through it I just started laughing so hard, it's quite ridiculous how he does it over and over again.
He mastered the Art of hiding his presence.. damn Kuroko
That defensive play plus high IQ
Kyle Lowry probably check if TJ McConnell is hiding under his bed before he goes to sleep..
if he develops his perimeter and 3 points shooting, he will be a very good piece for any playoff contender team
he makes it look like they were trying to inbound it to him
Dude was a steal in fantasy. He avg 2 steals for game he has big game potential
He is the missing part of james harden's game.
Feel like dude could be a db in the nfl, great speed, forward, fast hands and awareness (might even break the streak of non white dbs in the nfl lol)
Presence and timing level above max.
If he works on his pump fakes to get more space and confidence he'll snapp
wow,...this man's a steal.
This that strict 2k defense right there.
This guy would be an amazing NFL player
He grindin that hall of famer interceptor badge
Other player : *inbound pass*
TJ McConnell : MINE
Where does he play now? This dude deserve a max contract. He made the most out of his limited minutes. Alot of these “star players” are spoiled brats.
2:21 hes fast asf
I really love him on philly his the 2nd unit leader... I don't know why they let him go... His the new era gary payton on his steals
Dude's #1 role model has to be Stockton...
My new hero
I miss him by the 76ers
Damn he's a a glue, he sticks at you and he doesn't go easily..unless you pull him out of the game..that's one player I want to have on my team
Thank god he is a basketball player and not a burglar
I thought Jerry west was the bet stealer of the ball, but this guy is breaking his records.
What about the actual record stealer of the ball John Stockton?
I had no idea he was this good 😂
Anyone see his game against the Cavs! 10 steal triple double! Mcconell is a bad dude!
Teach this guy to shoot better, or surround him with people that go hard in the paint, and that's a ring
He is very smart, quick and sneaky but he and his teammates need to work on a better conversion rate after the steal. They tend to take quick shots or make bad passes afterwards.
Satisfying
2:25 nice screen by Kaminsky Lol😆
Dude just got 10 today
16pt 13ast and 10 steals! 8/8 field goals! What a night!
He's a fantasy team dream.
He should improve his shooting..and confidence...no question he is very good defensively! Wow!
my man playin nba 2k
Don't invite that man into your house.
I remember getting pissed at my friend for always stealing d ball on my inbound plays when we're playing 2k. 😂.
this man could be a good anime character
I love the steaks but buddy gotta work on his layups