Have a look at the bio, age, height and hand size of T.J. McConnell
T.J. McConnell is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers who is currently making waves with his performances in the NBA playoffs, find out more about him below.
With the Indiana Pacers looking to secure their first-ever NBA championship, McConnell has seemingly become one of their unsung heroes.
Who is Pacers’ T. J. McConnell, bio, age, height, family, parents, sister, wife, college, salary, contract and net worth
the first bench player in @nba history to have 60+ points, 25+ assists and 15+ rebounds in the NBA Finals:
T.J. McConnell 😤 pic.twitter.com/i2w0Zfr9dp
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 20, 2025
THIS MOMENT WITH T.J. MCCONNELL'S DAD 🥹
"I can't be more proud to say I have a son in the NBA and a daughter in the WNBA… this is a dream come true." pic.twitter.com/1ef0WiI8vj
— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2025
McConnell is known for hustle and grit, and the veteran point guard has set a new playoff history from the bench.
T.J. McConnell breaking records at NBA playoffs
T.J. McConnell is currently making history as a bench player in the 2025 NBA Finals. The veteran PG has set a new record for the most combined points, assists, rebounds, and steals by any reserve in a Finals series. McConnell has notably scored 68 points, 28 assists, 19 rebounds, and 14 steals. McConnell has so far been nothing short of impressive this postseason with 11.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. With the Pacers heading into a crucial Game 7 against the Thunder, McConnell is set to play a vital part in Indiana’s title hopes.
T.J. McConnell biography
Timothy John McConnell Jr. is a professional basketball player who was born on March 25, 1992, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He initially rose through the ranks as a high school standout before eventually making the transition to playing college basketball at Duquesne and later at Arizona. After initially going undrafted in 2015, McConnell managed to carve out a place in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and later with the Indiana Pacers.
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Age and height
T.J. McConnell is currently 33 years old and stands at a height of 1.85 meters (approximately 6 feet 1 inch).
McConnell’s hand length is 7.5 inches and his hand width is 7 inches.
Family
T.J. was born to parents Shelly and Tim McConnell. His father is a former standout player himself and is one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in Western Pennsylvania, who has coached at Chartiers Valley High School. Meanwhile, his mother, Shelly, is currently based in Pittsburgh and she has remained an active and constant supporter of T.J.’s career.
Megan McConnell, the sister of NBA guard T.J. McConnell, made her WNBA debut with the Phoenix Mercury after a standout college career at Duquesne this season.
Education
T.J. McConnell obtained his early education from Chartiers Valley High School, in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 2010. He then joined Duquesne University, where he played two years of college basketball, before transferring to the University of Arizona. During his time there, he became a key player and helped the team reach the Elite Eight. T.J. was even named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team and the All-Pac-12 First Team during his senior college season.
Career and stats
T.J. McConnell went undrafted in 2015, but eventually managed to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. It was during his time here that he managed to make a name for himself with his hustle and playmaking. He eventually joined the Indiana Pacers in 2019, and he has since played over 10 seasons with the franchise. In his time with the team, McConnell has played in 706 NBA games, averaging 7.6 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. Back in January 2017, McConnell became just the fourth player in 76ers history to record 17 assists in a single game.
Contract and salary
T.J. McConnell is currently signed on a multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, with an estimated salary of around $8 million per year.
He signed a 4 year, $33,600,000 contract with the Indiana Pacers, including $29,300,000 guaranteed with his current net worth at $20 million.
Wife and children
T.J. McConnell is married to his wife, Valerie Guiliani, whom he married in 2017. McConnell and his wife currently have two children together.
Net worth
T.J. McConnell has an estimated net worth of between $15 million and $20 million as of 2025. Most of his earnings come from his NBA contracts, brand endorsements, and bonuses from playoff performances.
T.J. McConnell has an Instagram account with the handle @tjmcconnell, where he has over 164K followers. He often shares updates about his personal life, career highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments on the platform.