Sam Cassell vs. T.J. McConnell: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Sam Cassell and T.J. McConnell all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Sam Cassell, with a career spanning 15 seasons from 1994 to 2008, and T.J. McConnell, with 11 seasons played from 2016 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Sam Cassell vs. T.J. McConnell | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | |
| Points | 141st | +300th | 107th | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 44th | 165th | 51st | 222nd |
| Steals | 155th | 261st | 110th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Years | 15 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
Sam Cassell vs. T.J. McConnell | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | |
| Points | 241st | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 71st | 129th | 153rd | 248th |
| Steals | 292nd | 203rd | +300th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 141st | +300th | +159 | 15,635 vs. 5,602 | 10,033 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 3,221 vs. 2,107 | 1,114 | |
| Assists | 44th | 165th | 121 | 5,939 vs. 3,637 | 2,302 |
| Steals | 155th | 261st | 106 | 1,058 vs. 872 | 186 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 163 vs. 137 | 26 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 618 vs. 392 | 226 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 2,603 vs. 1,715 | 888 | |
| Field Goals Made | 161st | +300th | +139 | 5,698 vs. 2,503 | 3,195 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 144th | +300th | +156 | 12,558 vs. 4,836 | 7,722 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 672 vs. 179 | 493 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 295th | +300th | +5 | 2,029 vs. 519 | 1,510 |
| Free Throws Made | 112nd | +300th | +188 | 3,567 vs. 417 | 3,150 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 149th | +300th | +151 | 4,144 vs. 534 | 3,610 |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 158th | +300th | 993 vs. 727 | 266 | |
| Seasons | 135th | +300th | 15 vs. 11 | 4 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 166th | 166th | 0 | 3 vs. 3 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | +300th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 107th | +300th | +193 | 1,656 vs. 504 | 1,152 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 349 vs. 165 | 184 | |
| Assists | 51st | 222nd | 171 | 592 vs. 220 | 372 |
| Steals | 110th | +300th | +190 | 105 vs. 43 | 62 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 19 vs. 5 | 14 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 58 vs. 30 | 28 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 208th | +300th | +92 | 291 vs. 135 | 156 |
| Field Goals Made | 129th | +300th | +171 | 565 vs. 224 | 341 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 103rd | +300th | +197 | 1,364 vs. 431 | 933 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 93rd | +300th | +207 | 117 vs. 17 | 100 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 94th | +300th | +206 | 322 vs. 48 | 274 |
| Free Throws Made | 77th | +300th | +223 | 409 vs. 39 | 370 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 93rd | +300th | +207 | 483 vs. 49 | 434 |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 74th | +300th | 136 vs. 62 | 74 | |
| Playoffs | 110th | +300th | 11 vs. 5 | 6 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | +300th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 55th | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 241st | +300th | +59 | 15.75 vs. 7.71 | 8.04 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 3.24 vs. 2.90 | 0.35 | |
| Assists per game | 71st | 129th | 58 | 5.98 vs. 5.00 | 0.98 |
| Steals per game | 292nd | 203rd | 89 | 1.07 vs. 1.20 | 0.13 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.16 vs. 0.19 | 0.02 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 0.62 vs. 0.54 | 0.08 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.62 vs. 2.36 | 0.26 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 277th | +300th | +23 | 5.74 vs. 3.44 | 2.30 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 270th | +300th | +30 | 12.65 vs. 6.65 | 5.99 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.68 vs. 0.25 | 0.43 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.04 vs. 0.71 | 1.33 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 173rd | +300th | +127 | 3.59 vs. 0.57 | 3.02 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 228th | +300th | +72 | 4.17 vs. 0.73 | 3.44 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | +300th | +300th | 12.18 vs. 8.13 | 4.05 | |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.57 vs. 2.66 | 0.10 | |
| Assists per game | 153rd | 248th | 95 | 4.35 vs. 3.55 | 0.80 |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.77 vs. 0.69 | 0.08 | |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.14 vs. 0.08 | 0.06 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 0.43 vs. 0.48 | 0.06 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.14 vs. 2.18 | 0.04 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | +300th | +300th | 4.15 vs. 3.61 | 0.54 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 10.03 vs. 6.95 | 3.08 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.86 vs. 0.27 | 0.59 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.37 vs. 0.77 | 1.59 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | +300th | +300th | 3.01 vs. 0.63 | 2.38 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 3.55 vs. 0.79 | 2.76 | |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.