That's what the game is about. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. 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. CJ McCollum's For Pelicans-Lakers Game - Fastbreak on FanNation Photos: CJ McCollum at 2022 NBA AllStar Weekend 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. The two used to guard each other during Portland practice sessions when they wanted to light a fire under their teammates, and McCollums effort had the same effect on his new club. 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. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. 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. 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. We have great human beings in here. [84], 20182022: Conference Finals and last years in Portland, Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 03:34, "Lehigh Mountain Hawks 2009 Player Commits", List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders, List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career scoring leaders, "CJ McCollum Named Kia Most Improved Player", "Blazers send thanks to Aldridge, Matthews, Batum, and Lopez", "Patriot League Men's Basketball All-League Teams and Awards Announced", "201112 Men's Basketball All-Patriot League Teams and Major Awards Announced", "NCAA basketball: Lehigh pulls off monumental upset of Duke", "C.J. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. And he didn't even spend his whole time with that team wearing the number they retired in his honor. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. Shoots: We look back on their greatest moments together. The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. 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.. Last Call for Blazers Edge Night Help (Please?). McCollum scored a season-high 42 points to go along with a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. )[23] McCollum was able to resume his starting shooting guard role on January 4 as Lillard was back on his feet, returned from injury. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. And of course, its well-known how this series ended. Portland Trail Blazers: Can CJ McCollum crack the All-Star guard lineup? Watch CJ McCollum drop 40 on Spurs, help Pelicans snap four-game losing [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. The other names on the list are questionable at best. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. Its all the work I put in. 3 First Team All-Patriot League (20102012), 3 Patriot League All-Tournament team (20102012), Patriot League's all-time leading scorer (2361 points), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 03:34. Do you have a blog? 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. [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. 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. 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. [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. As such, he has written articles concerning the NBA for various media outlets;[80] in one of his pieces, he interviewed the Commissioner of the league Adam Silver. Try a week on us. CJ McCollum - Basketball-Reference.com It remains the biggest shot of his career. McCollum knows he is enough. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. Its going to be a roller coaster. So, why not? #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. Ingram put on a shot-making clinic against a Portland defense that could not prevent him from getting anywhere he wanted. I want him to be the best version of himself, McCollum said of his backcourt mate. That spring of 2019 was something else, was it not? [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. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Not just great basketball players. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. [70], On September 24, 2022, McCollum agreed to a two-year, $64 million extension with the Pelicans. If it happens, thats great. [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. inCanton,Ohio 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, & Rodney Hood combined for 87 PTS as the Blazers won at home last night to force a Game 7! Per NBA.com, the lineup of McCollum, Ingram, Jones, Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy outscored the Pelicans by nine points in the eight minutes it played. Learn more and register. CJ McCollum with 25 Points vs. Golden State Warriors When NBA players discuss some of the benefits to that of their sport, in comparison to say, the NFL where games are often seven days apart one of the positives they always bring up: after a bad performance, you normally dont have to wait as long for a shot at redemption. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. [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. CJ McCollum Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio, Draft: It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Towards the climax of that stretch, Lillard, in the middle of the 51-point game against Utah (of course), stepped to the free throw line, awaiting the ball before a familiar chant orchestrated by McCollum and Carmelo Anthony broke out: The entire arena gives Dame MVP chants after his 51-point game pic.twitter.com/kUZ4Fpv692. 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. Averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game on 40% shooting from three,. [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. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. 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. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. He never made an All-NBA Team. Damian Lillard. 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. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. 6. The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. 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. [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. CJ McCollum not worried about an NBA All-Star nomination | Pelicans He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season. [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. The long-term highlight of that Game Two was the play above, with Lillards back-and-forth with Westbrook serving as an entertaining backdrop of this series. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. He joined Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Tyreke Evans as the only players in Pelicans history to put up at least 40 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in a game. props to bro, he tried to stop B.I. CJ McCollum is playing like the second All-Star Damian Lillard needs Odds & lines subject to change. [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. It was the second time hes scored at least 40 points in a game without logging a turnover. 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. We were able to get to it and we liked what we saw. It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Dennis Schroder, DAngelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis. The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Instagram: He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. He was a 201213 Senior CLASS Award finalist. 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. 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. Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. He picked apart every coverage the Blazers threw at him and turned in one of the most efficient scoring performances of his career. He knew the Pelicans plan was to wear Lillard down throughout the game. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. 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. 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. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Vote CJ McCollum 2023 NBA All-Star - YouTube The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. 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. It was kind of getting back to how we play.. 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. 10). Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. John Amis/Associated Press. When the NBA on TNT crew asked the Trail Blazers star about his mentality and supporting his teammates despite not getting an All-Star nod, McCollum said he doesnt need others to validate his body of work. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Dynamic duos dont survive nearly a full decade together without learning how to reach peak performance simultaneously. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. He spent half his six-year (plus three games of a seventh season) career coming off the bench. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. That didnt stop the Blazers duo from putting together signature moments in the process. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). once 30-8 and No. [42] He recorded as many as 36 points during a 9897 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 7. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. NEW ORLEANS, La. CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. [50] On December 23, in a game against the Warriors, McCollum moved past Damon Stoudamire (717) into fifth on the Blazers' career list for 3-pointers. Im here to win games. CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. 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. NBA.com is part of Warner . 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. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. But on Thursday night, after he and Lillard combined for 57 points vs. Miami, he reminded the NBA that Portland is a force to be reckoned with. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. CJ McCollum has made at least $147,980,107 playing professional basketball. [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. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/GRbo89wKhV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 2, 2023. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. CJ McCollum Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Despite. Across their eight-and-half year reign together, the two combined for 29,367 points a lot of regular season and postseason buckets combined along with three 50-win seasons, eight postseason appearances, once upon a time the NBAs longest active streak, and an immeasurable amount of memories. MLB pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta in protest of restrictive new Jan 4, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts to a three point shot against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Smoothie King Center. The finale for both teams prior to the NBA All-Star break will tip off at 9 p.m. Central and will be broadcast by Bally Sports, ESPN and 99.5 FM. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. Both Anthony and McCollum deserved to be reserved in the All-Star game this year if we look at the output both of them have put out. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. News: 1 day ago McCollum registered 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over the Trail Blazers. Be sure to share some of your favorite Lillard-McCollum memories below as well. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. Taking care of business for the players. 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. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! The historic, 68-point, 23-assist game the two had against Sacramento on Jan. 14, 2021. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. [82] McCollum also helps foster local youths' interest in journalists through an initiative called CJ's Press Pass; it grants aspiring journalists access to postgame news conferences and provides them the opportunity to attend events with McCollum, to receive personalized mentorship from members of the media, and to have their work published. Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. McCollum is sinking 1.4 pull-up 3s per game this season, almost one more than the next-closest Pelican. [44] On January 1, to defeat the Chicago Bulls, 124120, he scored 25 of 32 points after halftime, including the game-clinching basket with 56.5 seconds left in overtime. Or write about sports? pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. 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. 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. I am going to make shots and am going to help us win.. One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. 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. 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. 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. 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. Portland Trail Blazers: CJ McCollum is a surefire All-Star in 2021 Defense for offense typifies this fantasy trade. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. For those who can remember at the time, it offered a look into sides of the Blazers duo that hadnt been seen as often. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two!

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