I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. [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. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. There was a problem saving your notification. In tandem, they tallied up 32 second half points, resuscitating the Blazers long time postseason streak in the process. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. Gambling problem? To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. 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. 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. The series itself wasnt anything to speak of, but it served as one of the many times in which anything felt possible because both players were on at the same time. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. come on! Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. 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[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. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. 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. Be sure to share some of your favorite Lillard-McCollum memories below as well. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. The two provided multiple avenues for which the fanbase could connect. 8. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. 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. We have great human beings in here. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. If you look at the numbers, Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is easily an All-Star caliber player. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. 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. McCollum began last season playing the best basketball of his life for the Portland Trail Blazers. Shoots: [70], On September 24, 2022, McCollum agreed to a two-year, $64 million extension with the Pelicans. [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. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. McCollum led New Orleans in scoring with 25 points, but the team's offense floundered in the second half. 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. '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. 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. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. 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. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. [75] Guests on the show have included Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. Im going to be more efficient. 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. 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. Like Lillard, McCollum compared the experience to playing against each other in scrimmages. Christian James McCollum Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Dennis Schroder, DAngelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis. CJMcCollum . [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. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. 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. once 30-8 and No. 2. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [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. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. As New Orleans continues to scrounge for ways to win games amid its injury woes, Green discovering this lineup could be a significant development. 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. [30] McCollum would start in all 80 games that he played and would average 23 points as well as 3.6 rebounds and as many assists. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. The Portland Trail Blazers have started the year with a steady three and two record, but CJ McCollum has been the team's best player. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. 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. However, Portland was then ousted in the second round matchup by the Golden State Warriors, going down 41; though it would come in the 125121 loss that ended the Blazers' postseason run, McCollum recorded his third 27-point game of the playoffs during Game 5.[29]. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. September 19, I am going to make plays. In sickness and health, McCollum rains jumpers. The Center aims to provide a safe and inspiring space for underserved youth to learn, explore, create, and grow. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. 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. 1 in the Western Conference, 51-point performance against Golden State, 41-point second half takeover from Lillard and McCollum, McCollums comments about load management. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. 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. 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. He just doesnt know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or if his trip to Salt Lake City will serve a dual purpose. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. 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. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. You could argue I should have made it in previous years. NBA.com is part of Warner . But Brandon Ingram turned out to be the most dominant figure in Moda Center Wednesday. It remains the biggest shot of his career. He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. We came out and just competed, played hard. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. Right, Born: There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. Listed at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and 165lb (75kg) as a freshman in 200910, he made an immediate impact for the Mountain Hawks. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. 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. 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. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 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. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. 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. We kind of had it in our back pocket. Try a week on us. The historic, 68-point, 23-assist game the two had against Sacramento on Jan. 14, 2021. 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. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. While Lillard ended up scoring 41 points, he was less effective as the game progressed. CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. 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. CJ McCollum has started the 2021 season on a high. The Chris Haynes Interview on ESPN March 2018. [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. CJ McCollum with 25 Points vs. Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023 If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. 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. McCollum is still finding his rhythm since returning to the Trail Blazers lineup. [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. 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. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! The other names on the list are questionable at best. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Sources: 2021 NBA All-Star reserves:West: Chris Paul, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Zion Williamson, Anthony DavisEast: James Harden, Julius Randle, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. So I was just trying to take it all in.. Thinking about some of the other elite duos of this time think Harden-Westbrook, Embiid-Simmons, etc its remarkable that there was never a story in which jealousy or insecurity came about. John Amis/Associated Press. A wave to instruct the crowd to get loud followed. Despite his stature, McCollum played varsity as a freshman for the Golden Eagles, relying on his athleticism. 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. That's what the game is about. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. 3jmccollum, Position: Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! CJ McCollum shows off vision with nice pass vs. Atlanta Hawks. 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. 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. 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. 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. 8 (428) and No. If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. 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. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. 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 . 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. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. Just staying consistent in playing super hard all the time, forward Herb Jones told The Athletic. [57] In Game 6, he scored 30 points in a 119108 win, helping the Blazers tie the series against the Nuggets at 33. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. 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. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. That, along with a disruptive defender in Jones, led to remarkable results. Averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game on 40% shooting from three,. [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. [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. 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. McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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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