NBA News: Here's What T.J. McConnell Said After Re-Signing With The Indiana Pacers

T.J. McConnell re-signed with the Indiana Pacers on a 4-year, $35.2 million contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

T.J. McConnell re-signed with the Indiana Pacers, and according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski the deal was for four-years, $35.2 million (see Tweet below). 

TJ McConnell has agreed to a four-year, $35.2M deal to stay with the Pacers, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021

The Pacers officially announced the re-signing on Friday, and some of their Tweets including a video from the press conference can be seen embedded below. 

LIVE: @TJMcConnell discusses his decision to re-sign with the Pacers. https://t.co/7JNM2lbIWN

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 6, 2021

“This is what I wanted. A longer-term deal with a team and city that my family and I have fallen in love with. This is a first-class organization from top to bottom, and I love playing and living here." pic.twitter.com/FSSjF2Ltgy

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 6, 2021

so excited to have you back, @TJMcConnell 👏 pic.twitter.com/VD4DiNMEF9

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 6, 2021

"This is what I wanted," McConnell said via the Pacers. "A longer-term deal with a team and city that my family and I have fallen in love with. This is a first-class organization from top to bottom, and I love playing and living here." 

McConnell averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game off the bench for the Pacers last season. 

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