C.J. 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. On Tuesday, the official NBA All-Star reserves list was released with just two weeks remaining before the game is set to take place. If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. 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. 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. For reference: the Blazers had gone 1-12 in the 13 postseason games prior, leaving them short on confidence among the national media. Jordan Poole getting on the same star list as teammates Klay Thompson and Curry? Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum top NBA quotes of the week, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series, Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. 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. [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. Odds & lines subject to change. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. But its more about team success.. Enter Game Two. In sickness and health, McCollum rains jumpers. You have permission to edit this article. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. 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. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Still, McCollum not even making the top ten? The first player to ever enter the NBA from Lehigh, McCollum was picked tenth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. 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. [15] He was recalled by the Blazers on January 5 and made his NBA debut three days later, during which he notched 4 points as Portland beat the Orlando Magic, 11094. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. We look back on their greatest moments together. [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. 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. [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. 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. McCollum is sinking 1.4 pull-up 3s per game this season, almost one more than the next-closest Pelican. Given the mounting pressure, Manfred believed the least political solution was to . Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports. McCollum, who is in his 10th season, has never been named an All-Star. While Lillard ended up scoring 41 points, he was less effective as the game progressed. For the season, he would average 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a night across 80 games. [30] McCollum would start in all 80 games that he played and would average 23 points as well as 3.6 rebounds and as many assists. McCollum evolved with the Pull-Up podcast and as a wine connoisseur, to name a few of his interests. [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. [48], Across 70 games, starting in all of them, McCollum would average 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for the season. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. It's an undeserving slight given McCollum's career and current season. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. [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. [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. Two nights later, he had 38 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. For those who can remember at the time, it offered a look into sides of the Blazers duo that hadnt been seen as often. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. Vote here: https://n. McCollum is making $33.3 million this season. [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. That forced Green to try something different. I dont know what it is. In that game, Lillard played a 60-minute-and-one-second game, McCollum at 57:59 prompting his This is what Im built for quote on the way to one of the greatest games in league history. Gambling problem? Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. 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The epitaph on this partnerships life cycle had started in the lead-up to their First Round meeting against Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. During the Pelicans win against the Wizards, Alvarado kept telling McCollum what he was seeing on the court during stoppages in play. 10). 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. Its going to be a roller coaster. As McCollum dressed at his locker, Jaxson Hayes screamed, Second team All-Defense, CJ McCollum! Can you help us send children in need to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 29th? pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. While accolades are great, McCollum values being a good person and helping his team win over making it to the big game. NEW ORLEANS CJ McCollum scored a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-117 to end their four-game losing streak. A few other Pelicans joked about the effort McCollum put in guarding Lillard full court early in the game. 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. The organization is doing a good job of picking its characters up.. 7 in minutes played (15,030). He is a New Orleans native. Twitter: After . Given McCollums comments about load management, and how the players were supposed to agree to which games they would sit, its clear that both fought to be on the floor as much as possible. With Valanciunas and Nance Jr. both sidelined due to injuries, Pelicans coach Willie Greens frontcourt options were already limited. 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. He never made an All-NBA Team. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the tenth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. CJ McCollum with 25 Points vs. Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023 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. 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. 'I get paid like an All-Star. Depending on your preferred story arc, its likely that everyone has a different favorite. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game.. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. 1991 "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. He consistently made the right play and was unbothered by Portlands attempts to run double teams or zone coverages to force him into mistakes. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. [45] During a game on January 31, as Portland defeated the Bulls, 124108, McCollum scored a franchise-record 28 points in the first quarter alone, and he finished with a career-high 50 points in only three periods before heading to the bench for the fourth. 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. Christian James McCollum There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. Data Provided By All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. Every ticket you donate goes to someone who wouldnt have been able to see the Blazers play without you! Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Shooting Guard For the first time in 16 months, that pairing this generations most impactful Blazers duo will share the floor together once more in what promises to be an emotional outing. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. 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. Listed as out for the Pelicans are Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) and E.J. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. I Broke My Back, Spinal! Play-In Game, 2020 vs. MEM. 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. Gabor won zero championships. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. Mar 27, 2022 4:52 PM EDT. Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. Despite. The 2021 All Star Game in Indianapolis is still almost a year away. I guess we got lucky. Over the season, McCollum has averaged 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers on 43/40/79 shooting splits, providing some much-needed veteran leadership as well. Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. [38] In a 122113 victory over Denver on March 28, McCollum finished with a 39-point tally. 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McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. (31-33, 10th place in NBA Western Conference). CJ McCollum ( New Orleans Pelicans) with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [10] McCollum went on to graduate from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.[11][12]. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. During his third year in the league in 2015-16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player [1] . There was a problem saving your notification. NBA.com is part of Warner . CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. 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. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. 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. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant (2001-02), Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant (17, 18, 19), and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (2020-21). Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. 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. [32] During a 10094 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on November 6, he matched his earlier career-high by racking up 37 points. 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.
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