THIS Is The Most ANNOYING NBA Player
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Trash talking is definitely not the reason why T.J. Mcconnell drives opponents crazy. He’s actually a really nice guy and he only performed for the audience here since he was mic’d up.
So let me explain the real reason why the Pacers guard is possibly the most annoying player in the league. What up everybody my name is Stefan and this is Heat Check. Let’s get into it.
Listed at a generous 6’1’’, he’s one of the shorter players in the league, and when you watch him run, that’s also one of the slower guards in today’s NBA. And the athleticism just, isn’t there okay?
But still, with all that being said, T.J. leads the league in steals per game and this is why.
He is so smart, and hunts these opportunities on inbound passes.
What is usually the most relaxed portion of the possession, getting the ball in play, and taking it cross half court, Mcconnell stays aware and ready during that time, and turns it into a steal, and a bucket.
Against the Bucks just yesterday, Indiana scores, and you can see T.J. already has his mind made up to go for it. Jrue doesn’t expect him, and the pass is lazy as well, which turns into a steal, and the basket counts as it was goaltending. Easy 2 points.
Players always say how the most annoying guys to go against are those pesky defenders who run a lot and force turnovers. And I can only imagine it being even more infuriating when a smaller, slower, less athletic defender steals the ball right in front of their eyes.
And don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking T.J., what he lacks in physical abilities, he makes up for it more than enough with his effort and IQ. Like, when I play I’m always the smallest guy so I strive to be just like him.
And he’s been known for his effort and IQ from his days in Philly. Watch this: He sees the situation, little time left, Kyrie is ready waiting for the pass. So he sprints there, intercepts it, and banks it in for 2 easy and cheap points at the end of the quarter.
Let me share a crazy statistic.
Against the Cavs, Mcconnell had a triple double with steals. Dude had 10 steals, to go along with 13 assists and 16 points on 8 for 8 shooting. Talk about a great night.
But that 10 steal triple double is something that only 5 other players have done in NBA history.
And his game is more than just forcing turnovers.
With 6.5 assists per game not only is T.J. by far the number 1 player when it comes to passing the ball, but he’s actually ranked 17th at the moment in the entire league, in front of high profile point guards like Steph Curry, John Wall, Kyrie Irving, Lonzo Ball, Mike Conley, the list goes on and on.
Check this out: A week ago against the Miami Heat he went 8 for 9 from the field which is great, but then also racked up 15 assists. All that in just 29 minutes as a reserve, off the bench.
Players know that he’ll always find them as he’s so unselfish, so Mcconnell is loved by his teammates here in Indiana just as much as he was in his time with the Sixers.
At the end let me just showcase a part of his game that’s kinda funny to me.
T.J. is shooting 55% from the field which is amazing, especially for a smaller guy like him, but the most interesting thing is, he’s not really a shooter like that.
The reason for his efficiency is that he is smart about picking and choosing his opportunities but this is what gets me every time. His signature play.
Mcconnell absolutely loves to weave his way all the way to the baseline on the right side and shoot a fadeaway from there.
Again, continuing with the theme of this video, I assume it’s pretty frustrating to watch a guy go to his spot, and shoot a fadeaway over a taller defender and watch the ball go in every single time.
Look I always say that I love high effort players, but T.J. Mcconnell is on a whole nother level. Plus he’s so unselfish, team oriented, and overall a great teammate. Extremely underrated.
And the fact that he’s able to do so much at that size, in a way makes us-the mere mortals who are watching the games at home live the NBA life through him.
I had a lot of fun making this video for a relatively unknown guy, so hopefully you enjoyed watching. That’s it for now, subscribe and talk to you in the next one. Peace out.
He’s annoying cause he’s got mad heart and goes 150% every min he’s in
its sad that role players is not getting the same attention like skilled players
TANKER TV no it’s not sad bro there’s a reason why they are role players and there’s a reason why there’s stars💀💀💀
@@ddiesel8929 ye I agree with u but people gotta put more respect on the guys who come off the bench and play ass off
@@ddiesel8929 without role players stars aren’t shit so they should get some credit
Mike Blaze obviously yes but he said the same attention, which is not sad nor true as there’s a reason there classified differently
he shoots, he steals, but most importantly he trashtalks. T.J. Mcconnell
You mean he overdribbles.
@@MrOrthodox13 is it a violation?
@@kordapyo612 Only against his opponents' will to play!
Jimmy Butlers' favorite teammate in Philly. All about Hustle!
lmao that podcast where Jimmy said TJ's name in the meeting.
Do u mean Scapegoat of jimmy butler...
I loved watching him at the 6ers games. For sure my favorite player during those times
Lol no wonder why butler was always playing with the bench whooping the starters 😂
@@natiive1444 LMAO facts
My guy McConnell is one of those guys that you overlook at the gym but you regret it once you play against him
He’s trash
@@elegant4027 he would still destroy you 🤷
@@elegant4027 The simple fact that he just got a video all about him from the greatest NBA breakdown channel (in my humble opinion) begs to differ. Actually I wouldn't be surprised that you're just saying that because he played great defence against your team. But real fans know effort when they see it.
@@DerickMasai w guy
@@DerickMasai facts
TJ McConnell definitely has a reputation around the league and fandom. He's that pesky guy on the other team that you can't really hate cause he plays the game the right way and is not a dirty player or trash talker.
@@leo-vb5jq a bad trash talker haha
TJ McDonalds sounds like an nba 2k my career player
Exactly bruh, that baseline midrange was something EVERYONE was doing at the beginning of 2K this year bruh, and that full court press shit too
He probably plays a lot of 2K and he’s cheesing irl 💀
The type of Guy to have Like 40 point's on Layups only (because you haven't upgraded his shot yet)
Did you just say McDonalds? I'm dead 😂😂😂
@@bkld.samuel damn pretty good typing for a dead guy
Ikr
It’s either TJ or Jevon Carter.
Jevon is seriously on someone 24/7, 90 feet down the court after the inbound pass, if he doesn’t steal the inbound pass.
Yeah haven't watched him much but I hate when the Raptors play against him
You’re definitely wrong about him being a “slower” guard
Yea I’d imagine a slower player wouldn’t be able to move fast enough to get all those steals.
Wait wait wait!!!!
1:25 Trae Young just assumed McConnell disappeared magically ? 🤣😂🤣😂
My only thought is that Trae is probably assuming he is coming from the left. Trae cuts to the right, switches the ball to his right hand and looks over his left shoulder. 🤷♀️
Yeah that was strange lmao
@@jonahkuske4252 look at the video slowly he completely ignored the dude 🤣
Real life kuroko
Trae stupid
TJ is one of my favorite guy in the NBA. I like him even though I hate Philly and seeing how he played in Indiana, I am happy that he is on a team that needs him.
Philly living rent free on your head
@@antoniomeixedo4606 Philly not interested to rent on my head
@@marcuslexcajusay6185 ahahahahah *in
@@marcuslexcajusay6185 bro u lost take the l and move on
You hate Philly? That's good because we love your type keep crying. #1 even Without Embiid. Wait till we get Lowry then Ill check back in to see how your feeling.
T.J. is underrated af tho he is leading the entire league in steals but he isn't being talked about at all also I make videos as well
Lol self promoting in the comments how desperate can you be
and the funny part is you didnt talk about him in your channel as well
No one really cares about steals
Leading the league in steals off the bench
Just hooked you up with a couple thumbs down on your videos, try to be a little classier in the future
Lmao this is literally how I play on 2k😂. I just hustle and take the ball whenever i can
This is why he ain't getting dropped from my fantasy league. Dude is too valuable.
Patrick Beverley could be as well, he makes me annoyed
This is a really smart player and he is working with what he's got. I respect his game!
One of my favorite players to watch. He always does the right play
Incredible. Now i'm going to start watching his game.
Same
My all time favourite player. I’m a sixers fan and my heart broke when they let him leave. He has the greatest heart in the worst body. Well deserved ovation when he returned to the wells fargo center.
God damn Colangelo and Brett Brown. Raul Neto was such a downgrade
he's the most unintentionally funny mic'd up guy. he tries so hard to be mr funny guy it actually becomes funny ironically
He's nowhere near funny
@@spermwhale8236 he’s so unfunny that it’s funny
1:12 AM in the Philippines, I'm watching it.
He’s a nonstop chatterbox too I will literally see him talking to refs, opposing players, teammates on bench. He has insane aura. He has that charismatic personality but with serious competitiveness.
I actually didn't know he was as slow as he was until watching your break down. He's got great conditioning to be able to keep going and make up for his lack of athleticism
I've watched TJ play since he was on the Sixers and I can testify that this man has great ball awareness, makes unselfish plays, and chooses to attack the basket when the opportunity presents itself. Sad to see him get traded but glad he's doing well.
Great video. Love when you bring underrated players to the "light"
I’ve always enjoyed him lol, he’s a great point gaurd and a pretty pure/traditional point gaurd as well which makes me happy to see.. most teams would love to have him
Nobody likes a small guy that is crazy on the hustle plays, gets so many steals, and hits shoots, even if he is the smallest player on the court
MP OG: "You took everything from me."
TJ McConnell: "I don't even know who you are."
I miss him in philly he’s a great player
TJ McConnell not athletic? If you are 6 feet tall you have to be athletic and skilled to be in the NBA.
He was great to have back in Philly, always gave that needed spark off the bench. Hope he comes back for a second round.
Great vid as always!
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yo bro nice video! ive just yesterday watched compilation on his steals on inbounds man! however nice video!
Nice video! I'm happy to see you hitting your stride. Could you do one on iconic individual performances like the joe ingles eyepatch game, Larry bird's left hand game or his broken cheekbone game, or lebrons black mask game? Preferably the ones that are lesser known by the casual fan. Keep up the good work!
T.J. is criminally underrated. Smartest player since John Stockton.
Not smartest dude, CP3 is much smarter, but i really like how he plays
“At 6’1, he’s one of the shorter players in the league”
Meanwhile me at 5’9
Amazing content. i can relate to a short guy trying to make a difference in the court.
hey you saw my comment and added miccd up clips. Keep it up Stefan!!!!!
His impact off the bench is huge for Indiana and even in Philly back then. He knows his role, very unselfish and high bball IQ. One of my fave PGs rn.
♡ T.J. hope someday to see him in Euroleague while he's still in a good shape.
Good vídeo Heat Check!!! But look F.Campazzo he is amazing!!!
Awesome video. As a sixers fan I miss watching him so much.
Also, he leads the league in deflections and loose balls recovered
Yow imma bout to sleep then this popped up in my notif, gotta watch it before sleeping😂
good night :)
1 o'clock AM from 🇵🇭 but when you see Heat Check post you gotta watch.
Pignoise pride. Hello pre
No one makes any content on such important topics man! Hats off to you! You G!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Idk who's more annoying TJ or Pat Bev, they think they're tuff smh🤦🏻♂️
Great video! TJMC will for sure go down as a top 5 favorite pacer of mine of all time
McConnell has been loved since his time in college at Arizona, guy is all heart.
i just realized that Stefan puts everything he says in the description WOW
As a 6ers fan, it was sad to see him go to the Pacers but glad he's doing well!
Great content as always. Keep it up man!
Yooooooo wht a great video man
Keep it up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I use to say tht many times ,Mc Connell is Underrated for sure
T.J. has a career year, benefits the team and distracts the opponent's without insulting them thus even stopping them from going into the zone out of spite
He's just a great player, especially this year
That's a really good tactic there by TJ. Getting the steal after a made basket when the opponent is relaxed. Plus he has an advantage cause most guys don't even see him coming!!
Watched him since high school. “Slow”…and leads league in steals? He’s athletic as anyone with off the charts endurance.
He went to the same school as me and I met him
I love TJ McConnell's game. Even when he tears up my Dubs. Some with Alex Caruso. High effort is awesome to see.
finally some attention and credit this amazing player deserves.
I've been a big fan of him since his first season: team first & basketball IQ over athleticism
Steph looking out for all the homies who aren’t giants let’s gooooooo 🔥 💯
Opponents: I Hate him, but I would love to be his teammate
White Kyrie always delivers! Liked before watch and didn't regret at all 😂
Heat Check: TJ. McConnel leads the nba in steals
Fred VanVleet: Am I a joke to you
My man! Greetings Stefane!
Awesome job again, bro! Double Thumbs Up!
Imagine the frustration of taller defenders defending Allen Iverson.
I’ve been watching TJ since he played for the Arizona Wildcats. One of my all-time favorite players.
What's the origin of your accent? Good upload.He compensates for lack of physical attributes with intelligent play & great hustle.
That's a *Real SECRET WEAPON*
Yo love the intro vid of FVV pushing the boy off when he tries to walk up on Derozan! FVV!
Wowww, I've never known that he's that good. I used to play smarter than who I'm today, so this video is like a motovation for me to try back to smart style. Thanks so much for making it!!!
Media is the first reason why he is the most underrated player in the league,
He showcases what John Stockton would look like in the modern NBA. Both physically and in terms of playstyle. Yes, legit comparison.
(Career and legacy-wise, it's a different story obviously)
Noooooooo lol. John was a god at passing, shooting and playing D. All time leader in assists and steals, and a 10 time All Star. The Stockton disrespect is unreal
Benjamin Bremer facts Stockton was a guaranteed bucket never got to watch him play but was always my favorite player
@@benjaminbremer4261 he was saying that t.j and john have both similar playstyles,although stockton is 10x better than mconnell
John stockton is physically stronger and tougher tho. TJ is not as grifted.
@@dom2960 guaranteed bucket? Maybe in 2k but not in reality. Neither was he a scorer nor a shooter. He was a pass-first type, old-school point guard with a fairly limited offensive game. He was an elite role player, he orchestrated the Jazz offense and was a pesky defender. He attempted very few shots, let alone long-range shots. So no, he wasn't an automatic bucket-getter. It's mind-blowing to me that some people would make this argument. He was never a franchise player, he never carried a team, he was never the best player on his team. He was close to that, but just short of it. He was extremly durable and tough as nails, he was also quite predictable as an offensive player. He holds some of the all-time stats, but that doesn't make him better than all the elite PGs from the 2000s, including Kidd, Nash, Iverson, Paul, Rose, Westbrook, Curry or Lillard.
Go look at his numbers in the Finals, the biggest stage in all of basketball. He was not impressive at all.
Back when he was on the Sixers, a group of us started heckling him after he came off the bench and missed a couple of shots in a close game at Barclays. At one point after draining a three and then getting an AND1 layup, he walks over to where we are sitting and just stares us down. Cool dude.
Literally the perfect fit for the Lakers
DeMar acting like he something 😂. Not even top 90 in the league today 😂
You're smoking some seriously strong crack if you actually think that😂
@@OK-yy6qz can't defend, can't score, can't pass, worst team in the NBA,
overrated and playoff choker
@@hugojackson3686 wait Are you talking about Demar Derozan? Because literally all of these besides Choking are false
Uh
Spurs is currently 7th in the league with no superstar or even all star. How are they the worst team? Are you challenged in the head?
TJ was LOVED at his time at the University of AZ and he went I drafted. It shows you can play all 4 years of college and have a good career rather than be drafted high and not play more than a couple years.
Great video!!!
Good work!!
TJ is my all-time favorite point guard out of Arizona, and the most fun to watch, in spite of the fact that he didn’t have the hops, or the quickness, or the general athleticism that you would expect from someone who is now playing at the highest level. But his heart, desire to win, unselfishness, and basketball IQ have superseded all those things. And it also helped to have Aaron Gordon to throw lob passes to :)
You have a such a good channel, dude.
Loved watching him in Philly and still do now that he's in Indiana. Plays with 110% heart and effort, I love it.
Love it! Gawdang lil’ darting mosquito players who gum up inbound passes! (I have mostly played center position most of my life)
After the 10 steal game, I shared one of those highlight reels to someone, and the word I used was "obnoxious". Same idea. I like how many of the players had that "wtf" face on them, and sometimes even the director/cameraman weren't paying attention because it's so unexpected. He's always swiping it from the receiving player instead the passing one, which shows great anticipation.
I kind of wish someone steals the ball from you before you can make that shot at the end.
NBA has reached a point where actually defending is considered annoying
If youve even played a casual game against your homies you know how annoying it is when the other team gets an in bound steal
Yeh cause the other team jus scored now your excited to play offense and have the ball THEN this sweaty grimey thief takes it away before it can get started.
I could see him being a coach at the end of his career
He seems like the stereotypical Highschool coach that takes the small town team all the way, just like in the movie Hoosiers
@@Katsos44 facts lol
Grayson Allen is the most annoying player
"6'1" he's one of the shorter players in the league" no need to make a substantial statement like that when there are plenty of guys who are shorter than him, him being 6'1" is not a noteworthy point to make
Great video 💯
Nah the most annoying is Grayson Allen, me and all my homies hate grayson
Tj got that black Air Force badge on diamond
He is that one nerd in school that fights back and wins
I won't lie, this was me playing pick up in the hood. Never picked, had to shoot for teams or capt and I always made it so I picked, that's how I actually got to play. When the other player saw who was guarding them, they started talking mad Sh!t, until they never got the ball because I stole the pass and could actually assist. I love being over looked. This is who I would be in the NBA. Love this dude's game.
Great video homie 🔥
Why is he not on the Sixth Man debate
Its obv why he the most annoying player in the NBA, he gets those easy steals.
The idea of getting players mic'd up was awful, they all act unnaturally and obnoxiously, it's completely uninteresting because none of it feel real.
Patrick Beverly: "Am I a joke to you?"
TJ doesn't have a dog in him. ...He has three.
Congrats on your 4-year extension, TJ.
It’s funny how people think being able to anticipate plays, spacial awareness and eye-hand coordination, isn’t ‘athletic’
Pat bev and draymond : so i Don't exist?
Patrick Beverly is the most annoying guy in the NBA for sure.