A wave to instruct the crowd to get loud followed. [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. [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. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. [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. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. NBA.com is part of Warner . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. 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. 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. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. Before joining The Athletic, he was a writer at The Times-Picayune/NOLA Media Group, and he's been on the Pelicans beat since 2016. 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. Gabor won zero championships. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. Of those most high-profile, Game Four against the Grizzlies proved to be the most enticing. McCollum, who is in his 10th season, has never been named an All-Star. For those who can remember at the time, it offered a look into sides of the Blazers duo that hadnt been seen as often. As a freshman in 2005, he was considerably undersized, standing at only 5ft 2in (1.57m). McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. Theres no easy pick which game led to the fastest heartbeat; each was packed with pressure and high-stakes implications. He just doesn't know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. 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. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! [36] In a game on January 13, a 115109 loss to the Orlando Magic, he posted 26 points to extended his streak of games with 25-plus points to eight in a row, the third-longest in Blazers' history (only Geoff Petrie with 11 and Clyde Drexler with 9 games have had longer among Blazers players. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. While Lillard ended up scoring 41 points, he was less effective as the game progressed. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. The only thing holding CJ back from being an allstar is Dame. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . 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. But as long as we remain solid and be us, then we are going to be all right.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [24] On February 12, he was named among the invites to All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest. 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. Long before they teamed up in Portland, McCollum (Lehigh University) and Lillard (Weber State University) took turns leading the nation in scoring. 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. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. 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. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. McCollum put together the first of what would become a long list of elite performances in win-or-go-home games, many of those shots illustrated here: Ive got this odd suspicion that CJ McCollum is bounce back with one of his greater games tonight in Game 6. Trailing by 10 with less than eight minutes to go, that Lillard-McCollum (and Aldridge) trio pieced together 25 points together to help avoid elimination. 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! [72] On December 30, McCollum scored 42 points on 11 three-pointers in a 127116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed in NBA All-Star Voting - Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed By NBA All-Star Game Voters CJ. It . Itll be what its going to be.. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. He never made an All-NBA Team. Lillard finished with 29 points and six assists, McCollum with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists. 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. Despite. But we just care about each other. [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We believed in the gameplan, and it wasnt about who gets the credit. That spring of 2019 was something else, was it not? 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. A large black-and-white photo of McCollum's 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 Portland's locker room. 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. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. It remains the biggest shot of his career. 1. props to bro, he tried to stop B.I. CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get paid like an All-Star" 12 Jan 2023 03:28:42 Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollums 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. McCollum is still finding his rhythm since returning to the Trail Blazers lineup. 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. [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. [58] In the deciding Game 7, he scored a game-high 37 points in a 10096 win, including the game-sealing step back jumper with 15 seconds remaining, to help the Blazers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. Instagram: The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [62] McCollum matched his season-high on March 2, scoring 41 points in a 130107 win over the Orlando Magic. [19] During a first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Game 5, McCollum scored a then career-high of 33 points. 8 (428) and No. We look back on their greatest moments together. 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. And he didn't even spend his whole time with that team wearing the number they retired in his honor. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". Afterward, Alvarado said New Orleans stars not having inflated egos is part of why the team has a strong locker room. 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. McCollum is making $33.3 million this season. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. home/away, monthly, etc More CJ McCollum Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Pelicans (Photo of the picture on the wall via Will Guillory / The Athletic). the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [84] During the NBA coronavirus bubble, he brought 84 bottles in with him and kept his hotel room temperature at 60F (16C) or below to protect it. [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. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. But its more about team success.. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. Twitter: [32] During a 10094 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on November 6, he matched his earlier career-high by racking up 37 points. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio, Draft: If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. CJ McCollum attended Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio and Lehigh. 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. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. John Amis/Associated Press. I dont know what it is. [19] In the season-opener on October 25, he put up 25 points to help defeat the Utah Jazz, 113104. NEW ORLEANS, La. Its all the work I put in. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. Do you have a blog? [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. Im going to be more consistent. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. 3jmccollum, Position: If not, then he will handle his duties as NBPA president and then escape the Mountain West cold for a few days with his family. McCollum scored a season-high 42 points to go along with a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. He is averaging 21.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists. Still, it was McCollum and the Pelicans who emerged with a key victory in the battle for spots in the Western Conference play-in, snapping a four-game losing streak and moving 1.5 games ahead of the Blazers in the standings. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On January 1, 2014, he was assigned to the Idaho Stampede of the development league. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. [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. Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Dennis Schroder, DAngelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis. He was a 201213 Senior CLASS Award finalist. It is happy to see Lillard being a part of the All-star game a reserve, but we all would have loved seeing Anything and McCollum join their teammate in Atlanta on March 7. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. He is averaging 13.3 points per game, and has helped the Blazers maintain an 18-12 record so far. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. The Pelicans handled that pressure and played like the more desperate team, withstanding a 41-point outburst from Lillard to hold on to a 121-110 victory. 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. pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. [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. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. 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. 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.. A glimpse into the future Game 4, 2015 West First Round vs. MEM. 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. If it happens, thats great. 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. Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. 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. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. 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. On a contending Rockets team, Harden is one of the most popular players in the game and already a seven-time All-Star. The organization is doing a good job of picking its characters up.. )[23] McCollum was able to resume his starting shooting guard role on January 4 as Lillard was back on his feet, returned from injury. [46] On March 28, McCollum had a 42-point effort, which came in a 108103 loss to the Grizzlies. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. 5. 5 in games played (436) and No. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ.
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