There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. 4. 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. pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. 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. [71] On December 22, McCollum put up 40 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in a 126117 win over the San Antonio Spurs. [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. Yet the closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. [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. The Thunder opened up a double-digit lead midway through the second and a 70.6 percent win probability at that before the Blazers star duo did what expectations suggested they should: This sequence by Damian Lillard is still iconic pic.twitter.com/yZfuiLLfWx. 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. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. If Im going to be an elite guard, Ive got to pick up full court sometimes and do whatever it takes, McCollum said. That forced Green to try something different. 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! 3jmccollum, Position: )[23] McCollum was able to resume his starting shooting guard role on January 4 as Lillard was back on his feet, returned from injury. Portland Trail Blazers: Can CJ McCollum crack the All-Star guard lineup? I think that was the desperation we need to play with moving forward. 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. [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. [63], On December 26, 2020, McCollum scored a season-high 44 points, along with a game-winning three-pointer, in a 128126 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. The other names on the list are questionable at best. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. He is averaging 13.3 points per game, and has helped the Blazers maintain an 18-12 record so far. While accolades are great, McCollum values being a good person and helping his team win over making it to the big game. 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. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. Its going to be a roller coaster. Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. Vote here: https://n. McCollum is making $33.3 million this season. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. 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. The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [4] He was the leading freshman scorer in the nation and the first player in Patriot League history to be named conference Player and Rookie of the Year. McCollum began last season playing the best basketball of his life for the Portland Trail Blazers. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player", "C.J. 'Felt like practice': Lillard, McCollum square off, 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Kerr touts 5-0 homestand: Dubs 'turned a corner', KD: Mavs tilt, Kyrie meeting 'just another game', Owner: Snyder, Fields will bring Hawks success, Isaac has surgery on adductor, done for season, Clips' Powell out at least a week to treat shoulder, LeBron to have tendon injury checked in 3 weeks. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. 8 (428) and No. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. 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. He consistently made the right play and was unbothered by Portlands attempts to run double teams or zone coverages to force him into mistakes. 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. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. [19] In the season-opener on October 28, McCollum posted a career-high 37 points, scoring 22 of which in the first quarter alone, helping the Blazers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans, 11294. In these cases, the average was taken. [2] On August 7, 2021, he was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, replacing Chris Paul. 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. 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. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [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. There was a problem saving your notification. CJ . 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. After starting the game 5/8 from the three-point line, the Pelicans finished just 5/21. 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. During his third year in the league in 2015-16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player [1] . 3. Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant (2001-02), Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant (17, 18, 19), and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (2020-21). But its more about team success.. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. Despite. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. Staying confident in everything that Im doing. You know what Im saying? If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Major League Baseball announced Friday that this season's All-Star Game and draft will not be held in Atlanta in response to Georgia's recently passed laws that placed new restrictions on voting. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. 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. CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed By NBA All-Star Game Voters "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. 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CJ McCollum Has Reached All-Star Status - thecoldwire.com 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. By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. [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. [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. 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). Christian James McCollum 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. CJ McCollum - Basketball-Reference.com 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. Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. [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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. 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. 10). You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! I am going to make plays. 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. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. A small-market team and a mid-major star: There's no more perfect union in the NBA. McCollum: 'More Than Just a Basketball Player', "CJ McCollum Dream Center Opens at Blazers Boys & Girls Club", "Portland's CJ McCollum is a Silent Assassin on the Court and a Blooming Journalist Off of it", "NBA star CJ McCollum is keeping his hotel room a frigid temperature to create a wine cellar for the 84 bottles he ordered to the Disney bubble", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CJ_McCollum&oldid=1140860142. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. 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. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. McCollum has a podcast studio in his home and brings portable recording equipment with him when he is out of town. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. 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. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. His shooting percentages dipped to 39.9 percent from the field, as did Lehigh's record, and McCollum was edged out for conference Player of the Year honors by Mike Muscala of the Bucknell Bisons. [62] McCollum matched his season-high on March 2, scoring 41 points in a 130107 win over the Orlando Magic. Major League Baseball sent a warning shot on Friday to Republicans considering new laws to restrict voting, pulling its summer All-Star game out of suburban Atlanta in . The championship window seemed shattered on the ruptured Achilles of Wesley Matthews, and within weeks, the talented two-guardalong with fellow starters Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, and Robin Lopezwould become a thing of the past. [10] McCollum went on to graduate from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.[11][12]. Carmelo Anthony, CJ McCollum snubbed as reserves in 2021 NBA All-Star Game We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. Vote CJ McCollum 2023 NBA All-Star - YouTube Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a sports website? Data Provided By CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. The win moved New Orleans to 1.5 games ahead of Portland in the West. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. us, High School: [81], McCollum is involved in his community as a radio personality and philanthropist. CJ McCollum says he won't be sad if he never makes an All-Star Game 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 Damian Lillard and Devin Booker are totally understandable choices. NEW ORLEANS, La. Enter Game Two. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. McCollum knows what its like to play in big games at Moda Center. If it happens, thats great. You dont get to play forever. 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. He just doesn't know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. A reserve in his first two years, he became a full-time starter for the Trail Blazers in his third season after making the decision to move to shooting guard as the Blazers lost LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum, and Robin Lopez in free agency following the end of the 2014-15 season. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. On a contending Rockets team, Harden is one of the most popular players in the game and already a seven-time All-Star. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. [72] On December 30, McCollum scored 42 points on 11 three-pointers in a 127116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. It . CJMcCollum We came out and just competed, played hard. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! [31] Only four days later, he posted 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a career-high 3 blocks as Portland beat the Denver Nuggets, 115113, in an overtime contest. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. His consistency is part of why teams value him. 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. 6. 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. (31-33, 10th place in NBA Western Conference). It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. 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. CJ McCollum questionable for Wednesday road game at Lakers McCollum, who is in his 10th season, has never been named an All-Star.
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