Former Sixer T.J. McConnell is headed to Indiana on a two-year deal worth $7 million, with $4.5 million guaranteed.

That’s a nice pay day for an undrafted point guard who found a way into the Sixers Process era and stuck around for a few years after.

Today he thanked Philly for the last four seasons in an Instagram post, which I’ve embedded after the jump:

 

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PHILLY PHILLY. Man where do I even begin? I can’t put into words how much this city means to me. Four years ago I came into training camp unsure of what to think. I knew there was a lot of competition but was confident I could snag a roster spot. The day I made the team was one of the best days of my life. This city quickly adopted me and accepted me for who I was. The gritty boy from Pittsburgh. I have had so many memories here. I’ve been here from the start of the process and saw this team develop to what it is today. Being there from the start through two great playoff runs has been one of my greatest blessings. I have met some of my best friends for life here and I will forever be grateful. I will never forget my time in the city of brotherly love. The warmth you have showed my family and I is truly amazing. I love all of you very much. THANK YOU. I want to especially thank the whole @sixers organization for everything you’ve done for my family and I. You have become a second family to me. I cherish each and every one of you and the relationships we have formed. THANK YOU. I also want to thank @michaelschulson @daviddodge @tatwatches @76ersixthman for your hospitality and taking care of us. It is much appreciated.

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“This city quickly adopted me and accepted me for who I was. The gritty boy from Pittsburgh.”


More or less. Didn’t take long for T.J. to become a fan favorite.

From a basketball perspective, McConnell was a scrappy a high-energy player, though he certainly had his shortcomings, which resulted in him being taken out of the playoff rotation in April. The Sixers will look to the combination of Trey Burke and Raul Neto to fill his role as the backup ball handler when the new season begins in October.