CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. 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. 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. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. [81], McCollum is involved in his community as a radio personality and philanthropist. Coaches, players, and the media already have the utmost respect for McCollum. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game.. [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. CJ . Listed as out for the Pelicans are Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) and E.J. 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. [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. [84] He has his own label, McCollum Heritage 91, named after the street he grew up on and his birth year. [61] On February 23, 2020, he would surpass that season-high with a 41-point, 9-rebound, 12-assist performance in a 107104 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Dennis Schroder, DAngelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. PORTLAND Even a year after his departure, CJ McCollum is still featured prominently next to other historic Portland Trail Blazers figures in the back hallway of Moda Center. Ingram admitted after the win that he knows the margin of error is small for the Pels as they attempt to stay above water with all the injuries popping up. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. [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. While we're not even close to seeing who earns a spot on the annual squad, one player who has seemingly been on the fringes of the roster for years is Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum. I guess we got lucky. On the NBA 2K series, this would lead to a 10 percent increase in teammate chemistry. Sure, there were bigger on-court moments, but it proved full-circle for two teammates who always seemed to root on one anothers successes. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. We look back on their greatest moments together. 5. [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. Instagram: As McCollum dressed at his locker, Jaxson Hayes screamed, Second team All-Defense, CJ McCollum! Vote here: https://n. The 31-year-old guard battled the flu and COVID-19 early this season. [39] The Blazers finished the regular season with a 4141 record and entered the playoffs as the eighth seed. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. CJ is big on that, backup point guard Jose Alvarado said. 1 / 23 CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 19: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots a three point basket during the game during the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest as part of 2022 NBA All Star. To get his team over the hump, Ingram must consistently play at a superstar level the rest of the way. [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. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. [65], On December 7, 2021, McCollum was diagnosed with a pneumothorax and was ruled out indefinitely. I want him to be the best version of himself, McCollum said of his backcourt mate. He just doesn't know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or. '. Beyond Zion Williamson, who remains out with his hamstring injury, Jose Alvarado will miss at least the next weeks with a right tibia stress reaction and Larry Nance is out at least the next two weeks with an ankle issue. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. I am going to make plays. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. Per ESPN Stats & Information research, that pushed him past Michael Jordan in 1997-98 (12) for the most ever in a single season by a player age 32 or older. Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. [19] In the season-opener on October 25, he put up 25 points to help defeat the Utah Jazz, 113104. He played and started in 31 contests and shot 39.9 percent from the field. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. Enter Game Two. 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. [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. No real explanation why; w/ some players it just never feels smart counting them out.Take a look at his rsum in elimination matchups w/ the Blazers. 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. Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. CJ McCollum has made at least $147,980,107 playing professional basketball. He knew the Pelicans plan was to wear Lillard down throughout the game. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. 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. [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. In sickness and health, McCollum rains jumpers. 'Felt like practice': Lillard, McCollum square off, 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Kerr touts 5-0 homestand: Dubs 'turned a corner', KD: Mavs tilt, Kyrie meeting 'just another game', Owner: Snyder, Fields will bring Hawks success, Isaac has surgery on adductor, done for season, Clips' Powell out at least a week to treat shoulder, LeBron to have tendon injury checked in 3 weeks. My job is to take advantage of them.. The 2021 All Star Game in Indianapolis is still almost a year away. [60], On November 21, 2019, McCollum scored a then season-high 37 points, along with 6 rebounds and 10 assists, in a 137129 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Most Valuable McCollum leads the MVP chants for Lillard Feb. 2, 2020. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. 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. Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. [19] In the season-opener on October 28, McCollum posted a career-high 37 points, scoring 22 of which in the first quarter alone, helping the Blazers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans, 11294. On Tuesday, the official NBA All-Star reserves list was released with just two weeks remaining before the game is set to take place. Can you help us send children in need to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 29th? Thinking about some of the other elite duos of this time think Harden-Westbrook, Embiid-Simmons, etc its remarkable that there was never a story in which jealousy or insecurity came about. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). [38] In a 122113 victory over Denver on March 28, McCollum finished with a 39-point tally. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. 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. But me knowing him the way I know him and having to compete against him, I wanted to make sure I got out front and set the tone early.. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. [26] By the end of the regular season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, while Lillard did 25.1 points, making the first backcourt to average 20 or more points apiece in Blazers' history. That's what the game is about. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. The only thing holding CJ back from being an allstar is Dame. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. [53] On January 26, he recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 120111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. That didn't stop Lillard from scoring 41 points, his 13th time this season with 40-plus. We have great human beings in here. I mean. On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. NEW ORLEANS, La. Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, & Rodney Hood combined for 87 PTS as the Blazers won at home last night to force a Game 7! So I was just trying to take it all in.. Do you have a blog? CJ McCollum attended Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio and Lehigh. For nearly a full decade, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum shared the backcourt for the Portland Trail Blazers, staking their claim as one of the NBAs most potent 1-2 punches. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. Like most every other team in the NBA from 2014-15 to 2018-19, performances didnt hold the same value unless you did it against the Golden State Warriors. The series itself wasnt anything to speak of, but it served as one of the many times in which anything felt possible because both players were on at the same time. 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. Long before they teamed up in Portland, McCollum (Lehigh University) and Lillard (Weber State University) took turns leading the nation in scoring. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. But as long as we remain solid and be us, then we are going to be all right.. [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. Still, McCollum not even making the top ten? Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." 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! pic.twitter.com/GRbo89wKhV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 2, 2023. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. props to bro, he tried to stop B.I. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. The Center aims to provide a safe and inspiring space for underserved youth to learn, explore, create, and grow. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. If it happens, thats great. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. To close with a fun fact: from 2015-16 to 2021-22, only eight players averaged 20+ every season; McCollum and Lillard were the only duo to have done so. Yet the closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. 3jmccollum, Position: [18] For his sophomore season, he played 15.7 minutes per outing while averaging 6.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1 assist across 62 games. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. 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? [72] On December 30, McCollum scored 42 points on 11 three-pointers in a 127116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season. McCollum has a podcast studio in his home and brings portable recording equipment with him when he is out of town. You dont get to play forever. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. New Orleans 10-year veteran guard CJ McCollum was sidelined during Mondays win at Oklahoma City due to a right ankle sprain, and is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. To begin the night, the Pelicans had McCollum guarding the red-hot Lillard, who entered the game averaging 38.7 points over the previous 20 games. Locked in on defense! from a few chairs down. His teams have constantly been in the top half of the Western Conference or at least giving high seeds scares like last year against the Phoenix Suns. [42] He recorded as many as 36 points during a 9897 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 7. I just work extremely hard and I dont need validation from outsiders, I dont need validation from other people, because I know what I have and what I bring to the table., "I don't need validation from other people, because I know what I have and what I bring to the table. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [56] In Game 3 of the Trail Blazers' second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, McCollum matched his career playoff high with 41 points during a 140137 win in quadruple-overtime. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. NBA.com is part of Warner . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Learn more and register. 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. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. 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McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player", "C.J. 3. Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. McCollum: Why I'm returning to Lehigh for my senior year", "McCollum breaks record in 9177 win at Sacred Heart", "Hulls Named Finalist for Senior CLASS Award", "Lehigh alum C.J. 5 in games played (436) and No. Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. Meanwhile, Anthony has been playing fairly at 36-years-old with the Blazers. He smiled, folded his hands together, and took a bow of appreciation. Depending on your preferred story arc, its likely that everyone has a different favorite. 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. [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. But I think its about team success. I just do my job. He never made an All-NBA Team. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. March 4, 2023, 12:40 AM. 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. He is a New Orleans native. [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. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. Describing life as a score-first backcourt, and how to manage when one player is hot, how to take a step back, and how they stacked up amongst NBA historys top backcourts. The former NBA Most Improved Player in 2015-16 has. CJ McCollum ( New Orleans Pelicans) with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023. 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Mar 27, 2022 4:52 PM EDT. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. That forced Green to try something different. Given McCollums comments about load management, and how the players were supposed to agree to which games they would sit, its clear that both fought to be on the floor as much as possible. [6] In 2012, the Mountain Hawks beat the Duke Blue Devils, 7570, in the school's first ever victory at the NCAA Division I tournament, during which McCollum posted a game-high 30 points; this marked only the sixth time in the history of the tournament that a team seeded 15th defeated a team seeded second. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. [41] McCollum would play in 80 games and start in all of them while averaging 21.4 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists a night. He also missed the Blazers' Nov. 10 trip to New Orleans because of injury management, meaning it took a while for the two longtime teammates to play as opponents. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. 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. 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. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. That, along with a disruptive defender in Jones, led to remarkable results. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). 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. I dont know what it is. The win moved New Orleans to 1.5 games ahead of Portland in the West. Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant (2001-02), Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant (17, 18, 19), and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (2020-21). Theres: (1) The Rodney Hood Game, the 4OT thriller in Game Three, (3) The CJ McCollum Game, the Game 7 comeback. [20], Exercising their fourth-year team option on September 30, 2015, the Trail Blazers extended McCollum's rookie scale-contract through the 201617 season. All eyes were on McCollum and Lillard going into this game as they shared the court for the first time since last Februarys trade. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. And of course, its well-known how this series ended. Data Provided By Poole has not and the Warriors still sport a 3-16 record away from home. Of those most high-profile, Game Four against the Grizzlies proved to be the most enticing. 1991 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. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. McCollum began last season playing the best basketball of his life for the Portland Trail Blazers. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. [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. A couple hundred tickets remain, and three days. Last Call for Blazers Edge Night Help (Please?). 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. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. [31] Only four days later, he posted 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a career-high 3 blocks as Portland beat the Denver Nuggets, 115113, in an overtime contest. 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. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. That's borderline laughable but, as with real estate's main rule, location dictates that's just how it goes sometimes for small-market stars. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. McCollum knows he is enough. Zion Williamson is sitting fourth in the Western Conference frontcourt tallies. Despite. What often goes forgotten in that game is that Portland, to borrow another boxing term, were very much so against the ropes, trailing 101-93 with nine minutes to play. 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. 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. 7. Major League Baseball announced Friday that this season's All-Star Game and draft will not be held in Atlanta in response to Georgia's recently passed laws that placed new restrictions on voting. Ive got to set the precedent on how we got to compete on both ends. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Try a week on us. 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.
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