Im going to be more consistent. 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. 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 I mean. [63], On December 26, 2020, McCollum scored a season-high 44 points, along with a game-winning three-pointer, in a 128126 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. "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. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. Vote here: https://n. 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. Listed as out for the Pelicans are Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) and E.J. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. 5. 'I get paid like an All-Star. Ingram put on a shot-making clinic against a Portland defense that could not prevent him from getting anywhere he wanted. 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. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. Lillard, ultimately named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Restart in the Orlando bubble, wasnt lacking in motivation. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. We look back on their greatest moments together. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. 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. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. Christian James McCollum us, High School: The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. 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. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. There was a problem saving your notification. McCollum scored a season-high 42 points to go along with a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. But I think its about team success. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. Jordan Poole getting on the same star list as teammates Klay Thompson and Curry? From 2015-16 to 2020-21, Lillard was No. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. CJ McCollum says he won't be sad if he never makes an All-Star Game Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. September 19, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. Its all the work I put in. Big-time stuff. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. 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. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. McCollum is still finding his rhythm since returning to the Trail Blazers lineup. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. 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. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Indeed, New Orleans later switched to defensive stoppers Herbert Jones, Dyson Daniels and Josh Richardson against Lillard, denying him the basketball in an effort to force other Portland players to beat them. [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. "It's cool to compete against your peers and your friends and people that you respect and you worked with. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. 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. CJ McCollum Has Reached All-Star Status - thecoldwire.com The peak of the powers game, simultaneously, would likely be Game Six, in which McCollum (30 points, six rebounds) and Lillard (32 points, five assists, six 3-pointers) matched both efficiency and a feel for the moment, the former of which they sometimes struggled with. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. '. 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. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last 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. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. [3], Throughout his high school career, McCollum worked at refining his shooting stroke; the successful effort was reflected in the 29.3 points per game he averaged during his senior season. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. [75][76] In a March 2020 episode of the podcast, McCollum was recording when he received news that the NBA was suspending the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. 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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. C J McCollum: A Promising Young Star In The NBA During his third year in the league in 2015-16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player [1] . 10). [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. 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. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. He smiled, folded his hands together, and took a bow of appreciation. Portland Trail Blazers: Will CJ McCollum be an All Star in 2021? That didn't stop Lillard from scoring 41 points, his 13th time this season with 40-plus. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . My job is to take advantage of them.. [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. [8], On November 25, 2012, McCollum scored 26 points in a 9177 win over Sacred Heart to pass Rob Feaster as the Patriot League's all-time leading scorer. 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. closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. 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. [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. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Its going to be a roller coaster. But Brandon Ingram turned out to be the most dominant figure in Moda Center Wednesday. Twitter: 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. One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. He is averaging 21.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. 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. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. [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. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. He just doesnt know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or if his trip to Salt Lake City will serve a dual purpose. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Shoots: 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. [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. CJ . [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). [77], McCollum has been married to his college sweetheart Elise Esposito since October 27, 2020. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. Before Wednesdays matchup, McCollum said the Pelicans were desperate for a win after losing four in a row amid an epic nosedive in the standings. [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. 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. When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. 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. 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. Two nights later, he had 38 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. [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. 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. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. It was the second time hes scored at least 40 points in a game without logging a turnover. 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. Dame Lillard (34) & CJ McCollum (41) combine for 75 @TrailBlazers points. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. [48], Across 70 games, starting in all of them, McCollum would average 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for the season. 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]. 4. 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. 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. 2. Major League Baseball sent a warning shot on Friday to Republicans considering new laws to restrict voting, pulling its summer All-Star game out of suburban Atlanta in . 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. 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. 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. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. 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. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). I Broke My Back, Spinal! Play-In Game, 2020 vs. MEM. [2] On August 7, 2021, he was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, replacing Chris Paul. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. Last Call for Blazers Edge Night Help (Please?). come on! Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. inCanton,Ohio When one didnt have it, the other did, as evidenced by each of them averaging 25+ over the seven-game series. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. This stood in contrast to the previous regime of Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge, with the latter being more reclusive, or that of say, Rasheed Wallace and Scottie Pippen, given the Jail Blazers storyline and the subsequent temperature of the media. [20], Exercising their fourth-year team option on September 30, 2015, the Trail Blazers extended McCollum's rookie scale-contract through the 201617 season. 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 former NBA Most Improved Player in 2015-16 has. McCollum led New Orleans in scoring with 25 points, but the team's offense floundered in the second half. It remains the biggest shot of his career. Try a week on us. [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. 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. 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. Can you help us send children in need to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 29th? The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, the last in a four-game sweep. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. [19] During a first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Game 5, McCollum scored a then career-high of 33 points. Carmelo Anthony, CJ McCollum snubbed as reserves in 2021 NBA All-Star Game I am going to make plays. You dont get to play forever. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". Gabor won zero championships. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. Taking care of business for the players. [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. [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. MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia in response to new voting laws - CNN 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. Once Williamson and Ingram are back in the lineup, he should get more quality looks off of kick-outs. The Bulls add by subtraction while the Raptors bring on a sneaky good addition to their second unit. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. NBA.com is part of Warner . "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". It paid off tonight, Ingram told The Athletic. But we just care about each other. Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Suggests He'd Be A Multiple-Time All-Star If CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Long pigeonholed into the very good but not-good-enough category of a team's second-best . That forced Green to try something different. Damian Lillard and Devin Booker are totally understandable choices. Why CJ McCollum is the most underappreciated superstar in the NBA It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. 3. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. The 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. As McCollum dressed at his locker, Jaxson Hayes screamed, Second team All-Defense, CJ McCollum! 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. Shooting Guard [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. McCollum was named First Team All-Conference. [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. CJ McCollum's first game against Damian Lillard yields much-needed From a group standpoint, the best of it came during Game One of the First Round of the 2017 Playoffs, in which Lillard and McCollum combined for 75 points, just shy of the record shared by Aldridge-Lillard and Drexler-Porter groupings. If I never make an All-Star Game man, I wont be sad about it because I know Im nice, and I know a lot of people respect my game, McCollum said. I just do my job. All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. On April 16, 2017, Portland lost 121109 to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first-round series; yet McCollum's 41 points during the game was his postseason career-best and made him only the eighth Blazer with a 40-point playoff performance. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. Damian Lillard. 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. CJ McCollum has made at least $147,980,107 playing professional basketball. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. 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. McCollum has a podcast studio in his home and brings portable recording equipment with him when he is out of town. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Staying confident in everything that Im doing. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum face each other for 1st time Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. 5 in games played (436) and No. Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum Had Epic Duel In First Ever Matchup Data Provided By Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. If it happens, thats great. Theres: (1) The Rodney Hood Game, the 4OT thriller in Game Three, (3) The CJ McCollum Game, the Game 7 comeback. The Portland Trail Blazers have started the year with a steady three and two record, but CJ McCollum has been the team's best player. 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 played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. 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.
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