Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. 4. us, High School: Over that span, Lillard averaged 45.1 points, 9.6 assists, and 5.5 rebounds on 53-53-88 splits (no, there are no typos there), with the sub-.500 Blazers needing every ounce of it to keep their fledgling postseason aspirations alive. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. Major League Baseball sent a warning shot on Friday to Republicans considering new laws to restrict voting, pulling its summer All-Star game out of suburban Atlanta in . 8. Data Provided By As the prime of his career reaches its zenith, its likely that CJ McCollum will go down as one of leagues greatest players to never earn an NBA All-Star nomination. [20], Exercising their fourth-year team option on September 30, 2015, the Trail Blazers extended McCollum's rookie scale-contract through the 201617 season. Schooling the Thunder once in Game One was to get the monkey of their respective backs; to do it again would be sending a message. He was an All-Star just once. It is happy to see Lillard being a part of the All-star game a reserve, but we all would have loved seeing Anything and McCollum join their teammate in Atlanta on March 7. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Of those most high-profile, Game Four against the Grizzlies proved to be the most enticing. 5 in games played (436) and No. On December 27, McColllum put up 35 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 9 assists during a 9894 win over the Sacramento Kings. I dont know what it is. [51] On December 30, he broke out of a six-game funk by hitting 13 of 18 shots in a 35-point performance as the Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 12995. But I think its about team success. Damian Lillard spoke about the Blazers trading CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/KGgKUasAex. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. The 31-year-old guard battled the flu and COVID-19 early this season. McCollum has repeatedly stressed not being too reactive to the ebbs and flows of the NBA season, a message that has permeated throughout the roster. It's an undeserving slight given McCollum's career and current season. [43] On the 25th of that month, McCollum had 26 points and scored 7 straight in the final quarter, as he helped Portland stage a 100 scoring run to overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Washington Wizards, 108105. When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. That lineup looked so active and disruptive together that Green almost has no choice but to consider using it more, especially if Valanciunas continues to sit with his calf issue. [58] In the deciding Game 7, he scored a game-high 37 points in a 10096 win, including the game-sealing step back jumper with 15 seconds remaining, to help the Blazers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. McCollum finished the night with 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, but it wasnt his offensive performance that left his teammates giddy after the buzzer. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. It paid off tonight, Ingram told The Athletic. [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. (Photo of the picture on the wall via Will Guillory / The Athletic). "At first, it was weird," Lillard said after the 121-110 loss to New Orleans. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. (31-33, 10th place in NBA Western Conference). Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. He signed his rookie scale contract with the franchise on July 11,[13] and he proceeded to play for them in the NBA Summer League, averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds per game. Although McCollum has only played 13 games and has been sidelined dealing with a foot injury, he was averaging 26.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Trail Blazers. The former NBA Most Improved Player in 2015-16 has. The Pelicans coaching staff also showed the necessary desperation in the fourth quarter as they looked for answers to slow Lillard in the pick-and-roll. It was kind of getting back to how we play.. Not that any one knew it, or even wanted it at the time, but towards the end of the 2014-15 season, there were opportunities that showcased what a homegrown backcourt pairing of Lillard and McCollum could look like. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (left) high-fives CJ McCollum (right) during the second half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Oct. 4, 2022, in Chicago. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. Depending on your preferred story arc, its likely that everyone has a different favorite. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. Although McCollum has only played 13 games and has been sidelined dealing with a foot injury, he was averaging 26.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Trail Blazers. While accolades are great, McCollum values being a good person and helping his team win over making it to the big game. He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. Even beyond the emotional stakes of McCollum and Lillards first meeting as opponents, New Orleans needed this win to hold off a team now neck-and-neck with them in the playoff race. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). McCollum's 'Healthy Habits': Yoga, Wine and Podcasting", "CJ McCollum reacts to NBA suspending season, remains hopeful that season will resume", "New Orleans Pelicans' CJ McCollum joining ESPN as an NBA analyst", "CJ McCollum and Elise Esposito's Wedding Was an Intimate Affair in Oregon Wine Country", "CJ and Elise McCollum welcome son Jacobi James McCollum", "C.J. CJ is big on that, backup point guard Jose Alvarado said. No Blazer had recorded numbers on par with McCollum's near triple-double in the last 29 years (Clyde Drexler posted 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists or more on five occasions. But its more about team success.. If I never make an All-Star Game man, I wont be sad about it because I know Im nice, and I know a lot of people respect my game, McCollum said. I mean. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player", "C.J. "It's cool to compete against your peers and your friends and people that you respect and you worked with. Maybe, the former Most Improved Player will finally get the first All-Star nod of his career. His shooting percentages dipped to 39.9 percent from the field, as did Lehigh's record, and McCollum was edged out for conference Player of the Year honors by Mike Muscala of the Bucknell Bisons. [34] On December 10, he set a new career-high of 7 three-pointers made and finished with 34 points scored in a 118111 loss to the Indiana Pacers. When one didnt have it, the other did, as evidenced by each of them averaging 25+ over the seven-game series. McCollum was named First Team All-Conference. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the tenth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. But we just care about each other. And of course, its well-known how this series ended. That's what the game is about. On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. However, Portland was then ousted in the second round matchup by the Golden State Warriors, going down 41; though it would come in the 125121 loss that ended the Blazers' postseason run, McCollum recorded his third 27-point game of the playoffs during Game 5.[29]. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. CJ McCollum is on Instagram at 3jmccollum. September 19, [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. He just doesnt know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or if his trip to Salt Lake City will serve a dual purpose. Shooting Guard Still, it was McCollum and the Pelicans who emerged with a key victory in the battle for spots in the Western Conference play-in, snapping a four-game losing streak and moving 1.5 games ahead of the Blazers in the standings. Gabor won zero championships. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed in NBA All-Star Voting - Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed By NBA All-Star Game Voters CJ. [3] McCollum would eventually benefit from a late growth spurt, gaining five inches by his second year and another four inches by his third year of high school; it proved enough to put him on the radar for college recruitment. The 2021 All Star Game in Indianapolis is still almost a year away. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. A couple hundred tickets remain, and three days. All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. CJ . In these cases, the average was taken. Despite averaging 26.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 44.1% from three, all career highs, McCollum's name was missing from the list of reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Shoots: Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The Pelicans handled that pressure and played like the more desperate team, withstanding a 41-point outburst from Lillard to hold on to a 121-110 victory. That didnt stop the Blazers duo from putting together signature moments in the process. [19] During a first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Game 5, McCollum scored a then career-high of 33 points. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. McCollum began last season playing the best basketball of his life for the Portland Trail Blazers. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. With Valanciunas and Nance Jr. both sidelined due to injuries, Pelicans coach Willie Greens frontcourt options were already limited. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". Michael Reaves/Getty Images) I would say this is the most unique position we've been in probably since I was traded here, to be honest. The Bulls add by subtraction while the Raptors bring on a sneaky good addition to their second unit. [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [30] McCollum would start in all 80 games that he played and would average 23 points as well as 3.6 rebounds and as many assists. The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. John Amis/Associated Press. McCollum has averaged 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 119/257 shooting from the field in the last 13 games (46%). Averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game on 40% shooting from three,. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. As a senior, he was named a McDonald's All-American, averaging 24.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. CJMcCollum [15] He was recalled by the Blazers on January 5 and made his NBA debut three days later, during which he notched 4 points as Portland beat the Orlando Magic, 11094. Its all the work I put in. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. He deployed Herb Jones at center in small lineups for much of the fourth quarter and attempted to disrupt the Lillard pick-and-roll by throwing multiple coverages at him. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. Do you have a blog? After McCollum poured 35 points on the Miami Heat Thursday tohelplead Portland to a 125-122 victory, he earned the walk-off interview for his stellar performance. [69] On April 13, during the NBA Play-In Tournament, McCollum recorded 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists leading the Pelicans past the San Antonio Spurs 113103 and advancing New Orleans to the eight seed game. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". CJ McCollum Christian James McCollum Twitter : CJMcCollum Instagram: 3jmccollum Position: Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-3 , 190lb (190cm, 86kg) Born: September 19 , 1991 in Canton, Ohio us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2015-16 Most Improved 3 3 SUMMARY 2022-23 Career G 52 642 PTS 21.1 19.4 TRB 4.3 3.5 AST 5.9 3.7 FG% 43.5 45.4 And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. In 2016, he opened up the CJ McCollum Dream Center, which is an innovative learning room at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club outfitted with new computers, books, art, and learning tools. For the Blazers, then 29-37, injury-riddled and flawed, this meant that they had nearly a half-year to lick their wounds, reassess their situation, and most of all, figure out how they would stay within striking distance of the eighth-seeded Grizzlies for a shot at a Western Conference Play-In Game. He is a willing listener. 3. Gambling problem? [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. [8], On November 25, 2012, McCollum scored 26 points in a 9177 win over Sacred Heart to pass Rob Feaster as the Patriot League's all-time leading scorer. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. Odds & lines subject to change. In the process, the Lillard-McCollum match had seldom looked better; they would become the first backcourt duo to each score 250+ points in their teams first ten games: The only others in league history to have done so at that time? The peak of the powers game, simultaneously, would likely be Game Six, in which McCollum (30 points, six rebounds) and Lillard (32 points, five assists, six 3-pointers) matched both efficiency and a feel for the moment, the former of which they sometimes struggled with. I Broke My Back, Spinal! Play-In Game, 2020 vs. MEM. 6. Afterward, Alvarado said New Orleans stars not having inflated egos is part of why the team has a strong locker room. 10). It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. [42] He recorded as many as 36 points during a 9897 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 7. Im here to win games. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. McCollum knows he is enough. After he scored a combined 27 points in the second and third quarters, the Pels held him to eight in the final period, including just one field goal in the final seven minutes. [47] In Game 4 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, McCollum scored 38 points in a 131123 loss. McCollum had 24 points and teamed with Brandon Ingram, who scored a season-high 40, to either score or assist on 29 of New Orleans' 31 points in the fourth quarter. PORTLAND -- After playing more than 500 regular-season games together as teammates with the Portland Trail Blazers, guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum squared off against each other for the first time Wednesday, more than a year after McCollum was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in February 2022. Despite not elevating Portland to a championship, Dame and CJ provided the small-market Blazers relevance within the national media, highlighted by their hour-long, exclusive sit down with Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Insider (then of ESPN) in Chris Haynes. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio, Draft: The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, CJ McCollum questionable for Wednesday road game at Lakers, 5 things to know about the Pelicans on Feb. 14, 2023. All rights reserved. [19] In the season-opener on October 25, he put up 25 points to help defeat the Utah Jazz, 113104. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. Before joining The Athletic, he was a writer at The Times-Picayune/NOLA Media Group, and he's been on the Pelicans beat since 2016. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). On April 16, 2017, Portland lost 121109 to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first-round series; yet McCollum's 41 points during the game was his postseason career-best and made him only the eighth Blazer with a 40-point playoff performance. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season. McCollum is not known for his defense, but he said he has so much familiarity with Lillards game that he wanted to take on that responsibility early on. Over the season, McCollum has averaged 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers on 43/40/79 shooting splits, providing some much-needed veteran leadership as well. The 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. Vote here: https://n. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. 0:23; [77], McCollum has been married to his college sweetheart Elise Esposito since October 27, 2020. 7 in minutes played (15,030). The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. It . Desperate times may call for desperate measures. [37]) On February 7, McCollum scored 32 points; the last two of which, on a runner from the top of the lane, clinched the 114113 win over the Dallas Mavericks with 0.9 seconds left. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports. [40], McCollum missed the opener of the 201718 season due to a single-game suspension incurred when he left the bench area once during a preseason game. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. Having convened for an annual photoshoot, the rookie class of 2013 took an NBA.com survey, according to which McCollum was voted the 201314 Rookie of the Year (together with Victor Oladipo). That, along with a disruptive defender in Jones, led to remarkable results. Damian Lillard and Devin Booker are totally understandable choices. Vote for New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and the rest of the team to help bring real jazz to Utah for the 2023 NBA All-Star game. From a group standpoint, the best of it came during Game One of the First Round of the 2017 Playoffs, in which Lillard and McCollum combined for 75 points, just shy of the record shared by Aldridge-Lillard and Drexler-Porter groupings. McCollum is sinking 1.4 pull-up 3s per game this season, almost one more than the next-closest Pelican. As McCollum dressed at his locker, Jaxson Hayes screamed, Second team All-Defense, CJ McCollum! Remembering Damian Lillard and CJ McCollums Greatest Blazers Hits, Blazers Cant Stop Hawks Guards, Fall in Atlanta, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors Make Transactions as Season Concludes. March 4, 2023, 12:40 AM. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. McCollum: 'More Than Just a Basketball Player', "CJ McCollum Dream Center Opens at Blazers Boys & Girls Club", "Portland's CJ McCollum is a Silent Assassin on the Court and a Blooming Journalist Off of it", "NBA star CJ McCollum is keeping his hotel room a frigid temperature to create a wine cellar for the 84 bottles he ordered to the Disney bubble", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CJ_McCollum&oldid=1140860142. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season has also been humble in the biggest moments since joining the New Orleans Pelicans, both collectively and individually. 1. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. All eyes were on McCollum and Lillard going into this game as they shared the court for the first time since last Februarys trade. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Willie Green Wins Coach of the Month Award, Smoothie King Center Sell-Outs Now Normal, Pelicans Fans: NBA All-Star Voting Is Live, Pelicans Issue Update On Zion Williamson's Injury, CJ McCollum Shares Thoughts On Injury Bug, Pelicans Trade Market Index: Case For Keeping Current Squad. While Lillard did get the best of him in their individual matchup, McCollum got what he needed most in his return to Portland: a win. Lillard finished with 29 points and six assists, McCollum with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists. inCanton,Ohio Staying confident in everything that Im doing. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. once 30-8 and No. You could argue I should have made it in previous years. Despite his stature, McCollum played varsity as a freshman for the Golden Eagles, relying on his athleticism. Find out more. After starting the game 5/8 from the three-point line, the Pelicans finished just 5/21. [2] On August 7, 2021, he was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, replacing Chris Paul. I get paid like an All-Star, McCollum said. The NBPA President has 21 games to change minds. Every ticket you donate goes to someone who wouldnt have been able to see the Blazers play without you! Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Before Wednesdays matchup, McCollum said the Pelicans were desperate for a win after losing four in a row amid an epic nosedive in the standings. Decade-long rulers of the Western Conference, the Warriors and more specifically, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson became the litmus test the Lillard-McCollum pairing would be based judged against. In tandem, they tallied up 32 second half points, resuscitating the Blazers long time postseason streak in the process. 8 (428) and No. Lillard helped bridge the gap between award-winning hip-hop artist and one of the faces of Adidas. The NBA's hands are tied concerning the fan vote but making the game as a coach's selection or even an injury replacement would be a tip of the cap to what has been an outstanding, yet sometimes overshadowed, career. 3jmccollum, Position: [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. McCollum checked Haynes for being among those who didnt expect the pairing to work when they first started, highlighting some of the chip on their shoulder approaches that Portland fans have come to know all too well. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). After . [24] On February 12, he was named among the invites to All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. A reserve in his first two years, he became a full-time starter for the Trail Blazers in his third season after making the decision to move to shooting guard as the Blazers lost LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum, and Robin Lopez in free agency following the end of the 2014-15 season. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. [54] On March 1, he scored 35 points and matched a career best by making seven 3-pointers in a 119117 loss to the Toronto Raptors. McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, They said it! The Portland Trail Blazers have started the year with a steady three and two record, but CJ McCollum has been the team's best player. This was no longer the case in 2019-20, with the unorthodox, truncated NBA Restart leaving teams unable to play over a four-month span from mid-March to late-July. Vote here: https://n. He is a New Orleans native. In his season debut on October 20, he put up 28 points on 12-of-18 shooting to lead his team past the Indiana Pacers, 11496. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. [52] On January 22, he scored 31 points and made seven 3-pointers in a 123114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, thus passing Nicolas Batum (751) for fourth on the franchise's all-time 3-pointers list. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. Now McCollum has the opportunity to step into a bigger role at least until Ingram returns and the pair can build off of their playoff chemistry. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite?
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