LeBron James isn't the only superstar who has noticed McConnell's grit, playmaking ability and determination to win.Β
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash joined The Bill Simmons PodcastΒ last month for a conversation about modern point guards, among other things. Β
The modern mold for point guards isn't what it used to be during his playing days, Nash says. Now it's all about the high-profile point guards β the prolific scorers, the playmakers. The Russell Westbrooks, Kyrie Irvings and Damian Lillards, to name a few.Β
But Nash says "there's still room for pure point guards, for sure. A little example is β Lonzo (Ball) is great β but the point guard in Philly. The kid from Arizona. T.J.Β
"I mean he's a pure point guard," Nash, the former Suns star, said of McConnell. "He makes your team better. I like watching Philly a little bit.
"He's kind of overmatched in a lot of ways, but he's smart, he's tough and he can make plays, and he's a pure point guard. And there's still tons of value for that, I think."
