He is averaging 21.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists. 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. Find out more. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. 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. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. CJ McCollum with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. Keeping both highlight-reel makers and opposing defenses awake and working late in the night, the duo injected a jolt of energy into the Portland fanbase, lacing up for over 500 games together from 2014 to 2022. CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. 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. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. 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. [69] On April 13, during the NBA Play-In Tournament, McCollum recorded 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists leading the Pelicans past the San Antonio Spurs 113103 and advancing New Orleans to the eight seed game. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. He is a willing listener. Austin Reaves and Russell Westbrook are All-Stars but the Los Angeles Lakers only have a 17-21 record? MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia in response to new voting laws - CNN [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. The Most Valuable McCollum leads the MVP chants for Lillard Feb. 2, 2020. Damian Lillard and Devin Booker are totally understandable choices. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. Damian Lillard. CJ McCollum Has Reached All-Star Status - thecoldwire.com [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. CJ McCollum not worried about an NBA All-Star nomination | Pelicans 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. McCollum, who is in his 10th season, has never been named an All-Star. 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. Once Williamson and Ingram are back in the lineup, he should get more quality looks off of kick-outs. Its going to be a roller coaster. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. He joined Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Tyreke Evans as the only players in Pelicans history to put up at least 40 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in a game. I think that was the desperation we need to play with moving forward. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. 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 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. MLB swings and misses in political debacle to move All-Star game It remains the biggest shot of his career. CJ McCollum's first game against Damian Lillard yields much-needed 8 (428) and No. He hit a franchise-record 11 3-pointers in a Dec. 30 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and he is now up to 40.3% shooting from distance on 7.4 attempts per game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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). us, High School: Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. We kind of had it in our back pocket. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. 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. 2. Not just great basketball players. 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. 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. 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. We look back on their greatest moments together. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! 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. CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. All eyes were on McCollum and Lillard going into this game as they shared the court for the first time since last Februarys trade. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. [84], 20182022: Conference Finals and last years in Portland, Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 03:34, "Lehigh Mountain Hawks 2009 Player Commits", List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders, List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career scoring leaders, "CJ McCollum Named Kia Most Improved Player", "Blazers send thanks to Aldridge, Matthews, Batum, and Lopez", "Patriot League Men's Basketball All-League Teams and Awards Announced", "201112 Men's Basketball All-Patriot League Teams and Major Awards Announced", "NCAA basketball: Lehigh pulls off monumental upset of Duke", "C.J. The historic, 68-point, 23-assist game the two had against Sacramento on Jan. 14, 2021. 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. 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. Lillard finished with 29 points and six assists, McCollum with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Try a week on us. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. 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. 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His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. [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. John Amis/Associated Press. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". 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.