T.J. McConnell

Philadelphia 76ers' T.J. McConnell fights for a rebound during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) 

 Michael Perez

Ex-Cat McConnell's numbers better than Stanley so far 

T.J. McConnell’s remarkable NBA start with the Philadelphia 76ers includes better numbers than former teammate and lottery pick Stanley Johnson of the Pistons. Through Friday’s games, McConnell was averaging 27 minutes and shooting 52 percent; Johnson was averaging 18 minutes and shooting 29 percent. Who knew? 

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