‘I make it miserable for them’: TJ McConnell and the art of the NBA pest
The Indiana Pacers guard is the latest in a long line of players dedicated to making life as uncomfortable as possible for their opponents
TJ McConnell, a 6ft 1in backup point guard for the Indiana Pacers, welcomes the pressure.
“Where I’m from,” McConnell tells the Guardian ahead of his team’s late December matchup (and eventual win) against the Boston Celtics, “the NBA isn’t a possibility for most guys. It’s been a crazy ride.”
