Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. The peak of that stretch came in a 128-126 thriller over the Houston Rockets, in which McCollum poured in 44 points, eight assists and nine 3-pointers, and Lillard provided reinforcement with 32 points, five rebounds and nine assists, the last of which proved to be the most important. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. McCollum has a podcast studio in his home and brings portable recording equipment with him when he is out of town. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. 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. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. As New Orleans continues to scrounge for ways to win games amid its injury woes, Green discovering this lineup could be a significant development. After . 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. Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. [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. 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. 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. 7. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollums 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. [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. He is a New Orleans native. Despite. He played and started in 31 contests and shot 39.9 percent from the field. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. I want him to be the best version of himself, McCollum said of his backcourt mate. [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. 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. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. He just doesn't know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or. 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. 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. 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. During the Pelicans win against the Wizards, Alvarado kept telling McCollum what he was seeing on the court during stoppages in play. Tonight marks the first-ever game between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. I am going to make shots and am going to help us win.. 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. A small-market team and a mid-major star: There's no more perfect union in the NBA. NEW ORLEANS, La. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. A few other Pelicans joked about the effort McCollum put in guarding Lillard full court early in the game. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. He spent half his six-year (plus three games of a seventh season) career coming off the bench. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." 6. (31-33, 10th place in NBA Western Conference). All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. That spring of 2019 was something else, was it not? Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. Two nights later, he had 38 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. So, why not? Though, if there were a measuring stick, his eight-game stretch from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, 2020 might be it. Vote here: https://n. [84] He has his own label, McCollum Heritage 91, named after the street he grew up on and his birth year. [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. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. Averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game on 40% shooting from three,. 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. [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. 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. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. I am going to make plays. 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. The two provided multiple avenues for which the fanbase could connect. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. You know what Im saying? To count a few: theres (1) Lillards pissed off at the NBA, 51-point performance against Golden State, fresh off of another All-Star snub, (2) the corner game-winner with three Warriors in his airspace in 2018-19, and even a cohesive 41-point second half takeover from Lillard and McCollum in a Feb. 14, 2018 win, providing some hope that, with both teams fully healthy, Portland could withstand the challenge. That didn't stop Lillard from scoring 41 points, his 13th time this season with 40-plus. You dont get to play forever. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. [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. Instagram: McCollum scored a season-high 42 points to go along with a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. Staying confident in everything that Im doing. [39] The Blazers finished the regular season with a 4141 record and entered the playoffs as the eighth seed. 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. Theres: (1) The Rodney Hood Game, the 4OT thriller in Game Three, (3) The CJ McCollum Game, the Game 7 comeback. Lillard helped bridge the gap between award-winning hip-hop artist and one of the faces of Adidas. [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. 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. [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. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. He was an All-Star just once. [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. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. But I think its about team success. 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. Shooting Guard CJ . The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. Im going to be more efficient. [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. Not just great basketball players. Long before they teamed up in Portland, McCollum (Lehigh University) and Lillard (Weber State University) took turns leading the nation in scoring. McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. 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. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. He consistently made the right play and was unbothered by Portlands attempts to run double teams or zone coverages to force him into mistakes. 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. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991. With Valanciunas and Nance Jr. both sidelined due to injuries, Pelicans coach Willie Greens frontcourt options were already limited. 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. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. The other names on the list are questionable at best. September 19, With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. The NBPA President has 21 games to change minds. It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. Join our linker program. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. It's an undeserving slight given McCollum's career and current season. C.J. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. 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. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 5 in games played (436) and No. 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. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. He is averaging 13.3 points per game, and has helped the Blazers maintain an 18-12 record so far. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. 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. [19] During a first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Game 5, McCollum scored a then career-high of 33 points. For reference: the Blazers had gone 1-12 in the 13 postseason games prior, leaving them short on confidence among the national media. McCollum, who is in his 10th season, has never been named an All-Star. 3. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. 1 in the Western Conference had become more of an unfortunate What If story. From 2015-16 to 2020-21, Lillard was No. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. 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. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. 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. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. In 2022, McCollum was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending his nine year run with the Blazers. CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get paid like an All-Star" 12 Jan 2023 03:28:42 That didnt stop the Blazers duo from putting together signature moments in the process. The win moved New Orleans to 1.5 games ahead of Portland in the West. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. [67], On February 8, 2022, Portland traded McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tom Satoransk, Didi Louzada, a protected 2022 first-round draft pick, the better of New Orleans' and Portland's 2026 second-round draft picks and New Orleans' 2027 second-round draft pick. [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. There was a problem saving your notification. [46] On March 28, McCollum had a 42-point effort, which came in a 108103 loss to the Grizzlies. Dame Lillard (34) & CJ McCollum (41) combine for 75 @TrailBlazers points. 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 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. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. 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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. 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. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. He picked apart every coverage the Blazers threw at him and turned in one of the most efficient scoring performances of his career. A wave to instruct the crowd to get loud followed. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. You have permission to edit this article. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland.
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