[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. A wave to instruct the crowd to get loud followed. [3] He played in 33 games, starting in 31, and averaged 19.1 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. [4] He was the leading freshman scorer in the nation and the first player in Patriot League history to be named conference Player and Rookie of the Year. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. [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. New Orleans 10-year veteran guard CJ McCollum was sidelined during Monday's win at Oklahoma City due to a right ankle sprain, and is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Los. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. [81], McCollum is involved in his community as a radio personality and philanthropist. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. McCollum is making $33.3 million this season. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, Anthony has been playing fairly at 36-years-old with the Blazers. "At first, it was weird," Lillard said following the game.. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups." NBA NEWS: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum & New Orleans Pelicans Updates The Pelicans made a visit to the great northwest last season after the trade deadline, but Lillard was sidelined following surgery on his abdominal. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. But as long as we remain solid and be us, then we are going to be all right.. Sources: 2021 NBA All-Star reserves:West: Chris Paul, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Zion Williamson, Anthony DavisEast: James Harden, Julius Randle, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic. Keeping both highlight-reel makers and opposing defenses awake and working late in the night, the duo injected a jolt of energy into the Portland fanbase, lacing up for over 500 games together from 2014 to 2022. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. Damian Lillard spoke about the Blazers trading CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/KGgKUasAex. 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. Poole has not and the Warriors still sport a 3-16 record away from home. Ingram put on a shot-making clinic against a Portland defense that could not prevent him from getting anywhere he wanted. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. 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. 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. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. It was kind of getting back to how we play.. [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. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. The New Orleans Pelicans are in California to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening, and for the game they could be without their star shooting guard. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. 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. [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. Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. The Thunder opened up a double-digit lead midway through the second and a 70.6 percent win probability at that before the Blazers star duo did what expectations suggested they should: This sequence by Damian Lillard is still iconic pic.twitter.com/yZfuiLLfWx. Knowing that if we blitz (Lillard) with Willy and (Jaxson Hayes), what if we go with Herb at the five? Pels coach Willie Green said. Lillard, ultimately named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Restart in the Orlando bubble, wasnt lacking in motivation. Bleacher Report Floats Bridges, ONeale Trade to the Trail Blazers. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. [79] McCollum's older brother, Errick, is also a professional basketball player. Given the mounting pressure, Manfred believed the least political solution was to . [57] In Game 6, he scored 30 points in a 119108 win, helping the Blazers tie the series against the Nuggets at 33. (Photo of the picture on the wall via Will Guillory / The Athletic). Hes done just that over his last 10 outings, averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 51 percent shooting from the field, 39 percent from 3 and 88 percent from the free-throw line, Just playing free. [72] On December 30, McCollum scored 42 points on 11 three-pointers in a 127116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He consistently made the right play and was unbothered by Portlands attempts to run double teams or zone coverages to force him into mistakes. 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]. [14] McCollum sat out the first six weeks of the regular season with a foot injury. [21] With four of Portland's previous startersLaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews, and Robin Lopezhaving departed, only star point guard Damian Lillard remained; thus McCollum was elevated to starting shooting guard to join Lillard in the backcourt for the 201516 campaign. The other names on the list are questionable at best. That spring of 2019 was something else, was it not? On a contending Rockets team, Harden is one of the most popular players in the game and already a seven-time All-Star. 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 Bulls add by subtraction while the Raptors bring on a sneaky good addition to their second unit. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. Christian James McCollum For everything thats changed, much has also remained the same: both players remain tasked with the expectation of leading the offensive charge for their respective franchises, each of which remaining heavily invested in this seasons Western Conference postseason race. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991. Lillard helped bridge the gap between award-winning hip-hop artist and one of the faces of Adidas. Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. He picked apart every coverage the Blazers threw at him and turned in one of the most efficient scoring performances of his career. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. It's an undeserving slight given McCollum's career and current season. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. 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. 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. 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. Zion Williamson is sitting fourth in the Western Conference frontcourt tallies. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. [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. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. Austin Reaves and Russell Westbrook are All-Stars but the Los Angeles Lakers only have a 17-21 record? Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. You dont get to play forever. There are 21 games over the next 6 weeks to garner some more fan votes. [3] By graduation, McCollum had become the leading scorer in Golden Eagles history, with 1,405 career points, and was named Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year for his final campaign, the 200809 season. [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. Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. Tonight marks the first-ever game between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. 4. 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. Vote here: https://n. 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 means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. CJ McCollum however, 12-veteran and NBPA President, has never made an NBA All-Star Game and is again getting looked over by the fan voters. 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. [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. )[23] McCollum was able to resume his starting shooting guard role on January 4 as Lillard was back on his feet, returned from injury. Its all the work I put in. After . 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. C.J. A large black-and-white photo of McCollums late fadeaway jumper in a Game 7 win over Denver in the 2019 playoffs hangs on a gray, tiled wall about 10 feet away from Portlands locker room. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. 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. On Tuesday, the official NBA All-Star reserves list was released with just two weeks remaining before the game is set to take place. 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But for the first time in his career, McCollum walked through that back hallway with the intention of beating Lillard and handing his new team a historic night of their own. 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. Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. CJMcCollum If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. I just do my job. Despite his stature, McCollum played varsity as a freshman for the Golden Eagles, relying on his athleticism. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. 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. 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. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. 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. [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. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. My job is to take advantage of them.. I get paid like an All-Star, McCollum said. Every ticket you donate goes to someone who wouldnt have been able to see the Blazers play without you! McCollum led New Orleans in scoring with 25 points, but the team's offense floundered in the second half. 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. 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. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, the last in a four-game sweep. [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. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . The organization is doing a good job of picking its characters up.. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. I think that was the desperation we need to play with moving forward. I mean. When one didnt have it, the other did, as evidenced by each of them averaging 25+ over the seven-game series. home/away, monthly, etc More CJ McCollum Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Pelicans averaging 26.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 44.1% from three, all career highs, McCollums name was missing from the list of reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. 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. 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. I understand the work he puts in and he understands the work I put in, and we continue to empower each other., CJ McCollum says he doesnt care if he never makes an All-Star Game, heres why, McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. [3] Even though he was already considered virtually destined to be a top NBA draft pick by his third year, he decided to finish his final year of college instead of leaving sooner for the NBA. [4], As a junior in the 201112 campaign, McCollum again earned Patriot League Player of the Year, as well as his third straight First Team All-Conference designation. Shooting Guard [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. Im going to be more efficient. '. He has been a marquee name for over a decade and since becoming a starter in 2015 McCollum has averaged over 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists on 40% shooting behind the arc. He never made an All-NBA Team. [46] He joined Damian Lillard, Damon Stoudamire, Brandon Roy, Andre Miller, Clyde Drexler and Geoff Petrie as Trail Blazers to score 50 points or more. [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. Shoots: [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. 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. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. Gambling problem? Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. 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. 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. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. 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. 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. 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New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. McCollum was named First Team All-Conference. He played and started in 31 contests and shot 39.9 percent from the field. 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. And, in one of the more high-consequence games in recent Blazers memory, his running mate CJ McCollum all the while playing through a L3 vertebral transverse process fracture in his back was just as scintillating as the two combined for 60 points. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game.. And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. A glimpse into the future Game 4, 2015 West First Round vs. MEM. He hit a franchise-record 11 3-pointers in a Dec. 30 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and he is now up to 40.3% shooting from distance on 7.4 attempts per game. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. 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. CJ McCollum attended Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio and Lehigh. [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. The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. Like Lillard, McCollum compared the experience to playing against each other in scrimmages. Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio, Draft: [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. Its going to be a roller coaster. McCollum led the Mountain Hawks to the 2010 NCAA tournament, where he put up 26 points in a first-round loss to a top-seeded Kansas team. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups.". 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. From 2015-16 to 2020-21, Lillard was No. During the Pelicans win against the Wizards, Alvarado kept telling McCollum what he was seeing on the court during stoppages in play. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. McCollum had to sit out four games due to being in the NBA's health and safety protocol program but he has led the New Orleans Pelicans with an unquestionable leadership style and scoring savvy that deserves recognition. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3), shown here driving against Brooklyn Nets forward TJ Warren at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, will be back home with his teammates Wednesday night following a five-game road trip, as the Pels take on the Miami Heat. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get paid like an All-Star" 12 Jan 2023 03:28:42 A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. And he didn't even spend his whole time with that team wearing the number they retired in his honor. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. Do you have a blog? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. McCollum moved into the starting lineup for good in 2015-16, joining Lillard in the backcourt, and they teamed to lead Portland to playoff appearances each of the next five seasons, highlighted by a trip to the 2019 Western Conference finals. And of course, its well-known how this series ended. If Im going to be an elite guard, Ive got to pick up full court sometimes and do whatever it takes, McCollum said. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic.
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