Listed at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and 165lb (75kg) as a freshman in 200910, he made an immediate impact for the Mountain Hawks. [84] He has his own label, McCollum Heritage 91, named after the street he grew up on and his birth year. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. He was a 201213 Senior CLASS Award finalist. I get paid like an All-Star, McCollum said. McCollum is making $33.3 million this season. It wasthe main reason they were able to close out this win. 8. McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. McCollum was named First Team All-Conference. 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. All eyes were on McCollum and Lillard going into this game as they shared the court for the first time since last Februarys trade. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. In tandem, they tallied up 32 second half points, resuscitating the Blazers long time postseason streak in the process. That's what the game is about. 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He was an All-Star just once. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups.". And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. It paid off tonight, Ingram told The Athletic. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. I guess we got lucky. 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. While accolades are great, McCollum values being a good person and helping his team win over making it to the big game. 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He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. [4], As a junior in the 201112 campaign, McCollum again earned Patriot League Player of the Year, as well as his third straight First Team All-Conference designation. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. [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. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. And he didn't even spend his whole time with that team wearing the number they retired in his honor. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. 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. 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. Taking care of business for the players. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [22] After injury decommissioned Lillard in late December, McCollum filled in as the primary point guard. On January 1, 2014, he was assigned to the Idaho Stampede of the development league. Or write about sports? [51] On December 30, he broke out of a six-game funk by hitting 13 of 18 shots in a 35-point performance as the Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 12995. 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. March 4, 2023, 12:40 AM. After . McCollum is sinking 1.4 pull-up 3s per game this season, almost one more than the next-closest Pelican. 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. [49] On December 12, he matched his season high with 40 points during a 9283 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. 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. Do you have a blog? During the Pelicans win against the Wizards, Alvarado kept telling McCollum what he was seeing on the court during stoppages in play. [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. Ingram put on a shot-making clinic against a Portland defense that could not prevent him from getting anywhere he wanted. For better or worse, there havent been many duos quite like them. "At first, it was weird," Lillard said after the 121-110 loss to New Orleans. Data Provided By McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. pic.twitter.com/xg2mvYWjBX. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . 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.. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. [46] On March 28, McCollum had a 42-point effort, which came in a 108103 loss to the Grizzlies. The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. 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. I dont know what it is. 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. 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. We look back on their greatest moments together. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. There was a problem saving your notification. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. Given the mounting pressure, Manfred believed the least political solution was to . Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. Yet the closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. 4. 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 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. Last Call for Blazers Edge Night Help (Please?). You know what Im saying? Try a week on us. But I think its about team success. Gabor won zero championships. CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Itll be what its going to be.. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. That didnt stop the Blazers duo from putting together signature moments in the process. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. On Tuesday, the official NBA All-Star reserves list was released with just two weeks remaining before the game is set to take place. Even beyond the emotional stakes of McCollum and Lillards first meeting as opponents, New Orleans needed this win to hold off a team now neck-and-neck with them in the playoff race. The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. 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. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. As New Orleans continues to scrounge for ways to win games amid its injury woes, Green discovering this lineup could be a significant development. [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. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. C.J. News: 1 day ago McCollum registered 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over the Trail Blazers. 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. 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. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollums 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. I just do my job. For the season, he would average 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a night across 80 games. 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. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. I am going to make shots and am going to help us win.. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. A few other Pelicans joked about the effort McCollum put in guarding Lillard full court early in the game. . 1991 My job is to take advantage of them.. Join our linker program. Lillard helped bridge the gap between award-winning hip-hop artist and one of the faces of Adidas. But Brandon Ingram turned out to be the most dominant figure in Moda Center Wednesday. 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. Find out more. To begin the night, the Pelicans had McCollum guarding the red-hot Lillard, who entered the game averaging 38.7 points over the previous 20 games. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. 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. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. 6. [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. [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. CJ McCollum has started the 2021 season on a high. 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. 7 in minutes played (15,030). His consistency is part of why teams value him. pic.twitter.com/GRbo89wKhV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 2, 2023. 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. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. Gambling problem? Just long, athletic guys all over the place. 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 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. 5. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. 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. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. He smiled, folded his hands together, and took a bow of appreciation. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. He picked apart every coverage the Blazers threw at him and turned in one of the most efficient scoring performances of his career. us, High School: 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. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. Enter Game Two. Tonight marks the first-ever game between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. 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. Im going to be more consistent. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Ive got to set the precedent on how we got to compete on both ends. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . To get his team over the hump, Ingram must consistently play at a superstar level the rest of the way. 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. 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. Though, if there were a measuring stick, his eight-game stretch from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, 2020 might be it. The 2021 All Star Game in Indianapolis is still almost a year away. 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. You dont get to have these moments forever. On December 27, McColllum put up 35 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 9 assists during a 9894 win over the Sacramento Kings. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? I am going to make plays. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. CJ McCollum attended Glen Oak in Canton, Ohio and Lehigh. 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. When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. [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. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season has also been humble in the biggest moments since joining the New Orleans Pelicans, both collectively and individually. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. The 31-year-old guard battled the flu and COVID-19 early this season. As the prime of his career reaches its zenith, its likely that CJ McCollum will go down as one of leagues greatest players to never earn an NBA All-Star nomination. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. 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. A couple hundred tickets remain, and three days. 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. Do you have a sports website? 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. 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. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. You could argue I should have made it in previous years. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. 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.
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