T.J. McConnell enters Year 12 in No. 9

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

T.J. McConnell. No. 9, year 12. https://t.co/szke1MSawZ Via @Pacers on X

What happened: T.J. McConnell is set for his 12th season wearing No. 9 ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Veteran continuity helps stabilize a rotation entering camp. <a href='https://wire.report/article/tj-mcconnells-12-year-arc-from-rookie-season-revisited-2026-09-30'>McConnell's 12-year arc</a> frames that experience.

What to watch: Watch preseason for his rotation role.

Sources

@pacers 2026-10-06T13:21:45.602014+00:00

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