Apr 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (L) and guard T.J. McConnell (R) during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 107-93. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell came into summer league with a new hair-do, largely inspired by his girlfriend.

Summer league is here, and for Philadelphia 76ers fans, that means we get our first look at some of the new players, as well as some of the older players. This year’s summer league roster is comprised of some drafted rookies — including first overall pick Ben Simmons — some international players, some undrafted rookies, and some former D-League players. On top of that, the Sixers have some sophomore players on their squad.

Everyone is looking for their spot in the NBA, and in some cases, really fighting hard for a spot.

One of the second-year players joining the Sixers is point guard T.J. McConnell, who was the underdog in last year’s summer league that actually ended up making the Sixers’ final roster, and finished the year with the team. Although his future is in question with the recent signing of Sergio Rodriguez, he’s getting the opportunity in summer league to remind the Sixers why they drafted him.

What we also saw when McConnell took the court for the first time, among his basketball abilities, was his new hairdo, which has a bit more length than his usual buzz cut.

Brian Seltzer, Sixers.com reporter, asked McConnell about the new ‘do, and McConnell said that the new hairdo actually was because of his girlfriend.

“I’ve got to get the sides cut first, it’s getting a little out of hand. But you can thank my girlfriend for that one, she said, ‘buzz cut’s got to go.'”

The hairdo was the talk of Twitter when the Sixers’ first summer league game began on July 4th, and some even thought McConnell had dyed it. Nik Stauskas assured everyone that he wouldn’t let his friend do that to himself.

Haha don't worry I'll make sure he doesn't do anything too crazy! https://t.co/GTa1iW4Qd8 — Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) July 5, 2016

Also, this was pretty funny.

I love TJ McConnell pic.twitter.com/IpKGw7FQMz — Jim Adair (@jimadair3) July 5, 2016

Jokes aside, it’s great to see McConnell back on the floor, and I love his new hairdo. Although I think it may be a tight competition for McConnell to make the final roster and get valuable minutes during games next season, I do hope that McConnell can surprise us all yet agin next season.