No Blazer had recorded numbers on par with McCollum's near triple-double in the last 29 years (Clyde Drexler posted 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists or more on five occasions. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. I am going to make plays. The NBPA President has 21 games to change minds. When one didnt have it, the other did, as evidenced by each of them averaging 25+ over the seven-game series. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. Mar 27, 2022 4:52 PM EDT. NBA.com is part of Warner . The 31-year-old guard battled the flu and COVID-19 early this season. McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. To get his team over the hump, Ingram must consistently play at a superstar level the rest of the way. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. 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. Bleacher Report Floats Bridges, ONeale Trade to the Trail Blazers. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the tenth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. 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. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. Having convened for an annual photoshoot, the rookie class of 2013 took an NBA.com survey, according to which McCollum was voted the 201314 Rookie of the Year (together with Victor Oladipo). Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! From 2015-16 to 2020-21, Lillard was No. CJ McCollum is on Instagram at 3jmccollum. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. 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[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. 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. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game.. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. September 19, While Lillard did get the best of him in their individual matchup, McCollum got what he needed most in his return to Portland: a win. pic.twitter.com/GRbo89wKhV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 2, 2023. During his third year in the league in 2015-16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player [1] . Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. Ive got to set the precedent on how we got to compete on both ends. [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. [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. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. Gambling problem? [54] On March 1, he scored 35 points and matched a career best by making seven 3-pointers in a 119117 loss to the Toronto Raptors. 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. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. Join our linker program. 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. Im here to win games. Meanwhile, Anthony has been playing fairly at 36-years-old with the Blazers. While Lillard ended up scoring 41 points, he was less effective as the game progressed. 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. The New Orleans Pelicans are in California to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening, and for the game they could be without their star shooting guard. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. CJ McCollum ( New Orleans Pelicans) with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023. Poole has not and the Warriors still sport a 3-16 record away from home. Do you have a blog? CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. [71] On December 22, McCollum put up 40 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in a 126117 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Lillard's teammates, Carmelo Anthony and CJ McCollum, did not make the All-star reserve list, despite being in the top-10 in fan voting just last week. [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. You dont get to have these moments forever. It paid off tonight, Ingram told The Athletic. We look back on their greatest moments together. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. The 2021 All Star Game in Indianapolis is still almost a year away. 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. 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. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. Both are generational talents with name recognition having good to outstanding seasons so that cache and respect goes a long way with NBA fans. 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. 8 (428) and No. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. [49] On December 12, he matched his season high with 40 points during a 9283 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. For better or worse, there havent been many duos quite like them. [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. He deployed Herb Jones at center in small lineups for much of the fourth quarter and attempted to disrupt the Lillard pick-and-roll by throwing multiple coverages at him. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The other names on the list are questionable at best. In celebration for those, we look back at eight-and-a-half of their greatest moments in tandem. On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. Zion Williamson is sitting fourth in the Western Conference frontcourt tallies. 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. [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. [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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Be sure to share some of your favorite Lillard-McCollum memories below as well. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. 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. 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. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. "It's cool to compete against your peers and your friends and people that you respect and you worked with. 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. [3] McCollum would eventually benefit from a late growth spurt, gaining five inches by his second year and another four inches by his third year of high school; it proved enough to put him on the radar for college recruitment. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. Like Lillard, McCollum compared the experience to playing against each other in scrimmages. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. Locked in on defense! from a few chairs down. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. That forced Green to try something different. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. McCollum has repeatedly stressed not being too reactive to the ebbs and flows of the NBA season, a message that has permeated throughout the roster. 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. 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. CJ McCollum has made at least $147,980,107 playing professional basketball. CJ . As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. Twitter: Defense for offense typifies this fantasy trade. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991. That lineup looked so active and disruptive together that Green almost has no choice but to consider using it more, especially if Valanciunas continues to sit with his calf issue. The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. Depending on your preferred story arc, its likely that everyone has a different favorite. '. 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. Lillard finished with 29 points and six assists, McCollum with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. [72] On December 30, McCollum scored 42 points on 11 three-pointers in a 127116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. 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. Big-time stuff. Im going to be more consistent. 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It was kind of getting back to how we play.. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. 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. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. 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. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. 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. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. To open the 2020-21 campaign, the talented two-guard played as if that stat was on his psyche. 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. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). 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. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. [68] Two days later, McCollum made his Pelicans debut, putting up 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in a 11297 loss to the Miami Heat. (31-33, 10th place in NBA Western Conference). The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. 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. I think that was the desperation we need to play with moving forward. He was a 201213 Senior CLASS Award finalist. [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. 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. Enter Game Two. [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. 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. 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. 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. 7. Long before they teamed up in Portland, McCollum (Lehigh University) and Lillard (Weber State University) took turns leading the nation in scoring. 1991 Im always focused on getting to my spots and knocking down the shots I work on every day in the gym. 6. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. For reference: the Blazers had gone 1-12 in the 13 postseason games prior, leaving them short on confidence among the national media. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. Once Williamson and Ingram are back in the lineup, he should get more quality looks off of kick-outs. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. 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. Gabor won zero championships. The win moved New Orleans to 1.5 games ahead of Portland in the West. If Im going to be an elite guard, Ive got to pick up full court sometimes and do whatever it takes, McCollum said. [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. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7 in minutes played (15,030). [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. As a freshman in 2005, he was considerably undersized, standing at only 5ft 2in (1.57m). 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. John Amis/Associated Press. [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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Jordan Poole getting on the same star list as teammates Klay Thompson and Curry? A couple hundred tickets remain, and three days. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. But its more about team success.. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. 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. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. 1 in the Western Conference had become more of an unfortunate What If story. [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. 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 the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. 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. 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. His consistency is part of why teams value him. Describing life as a score-first backcourt, and how to manage when one player is hot, how to take a step back, and how they stacked up amongst NBA historys top backcourts. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. 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. A glimpse into the future Game 4, 2015 West First Round vs. MEM. We kind of had it in our back pocket. If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. [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. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. So, why not? I dont know what it is. [77], McCollum has been married to his college sweetheart Elise Esposito since October 27, 2020. This was no longer the case in 2019-20, with the unorthodox, truncated NBA Restart leaving teams unable to play over a four-month span from mid-March to late-July. 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. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. The former NBA Most Improved Player in 2015-16 has. The 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. [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. [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. [22] After injury decommissioned Lillard in late December, McCollum filled in as the primary point guard. March 4, 2023, 12:40 AM. We came out and just competed, played hard. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. 0:23; Long pigeonholed into the very good but not-good-enough category of a team's second-best . [14] McCollum sat out the first six weeks of the regular season with a foot injury. Find out more. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. 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