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 however, 12-veteran and NBPA President, has never made an NBA All-Star Game and is again getting looked over by the fan voters. My job is to take advantage of them.. 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. [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. 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. [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. You have permission to edit this article. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic. He is a willing listener. 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! 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MLB Pulls All-Star Game From Atlanta, Georgia, in Response to Voting Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. 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. [57] In Game 6, he scored 30 points in a 119108 win, helping the Blazers tie the series against the Nuggets at 33. When McCollum made his first visit back to Portland last March, Lillard was sidelined by season-ending surgery to repair an abdominal injury. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game. 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 has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. Gabor won zero championships. I guess we got lucky. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. 4. 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. 3jmccollum, Position: My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. Zion Williamson is sitting fourth in the Western Conference frontcourt tallies. Damian Lillard. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. There was a problem saving your notification. Listed at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and 165lb (75kg) as a freshman in 200910, he made an immediate impact for the Mountain Hawks. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. Coaches, players, and the media already have the utmost respect for McCollum. 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. CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed By NBA All-Star Game Voters The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. McCollum led New Orleans in scoring with 25 points, but the team's offense floundered in the second half. Not just great basketball players. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. [36] In a game on January 13, a 115109 loss to the Orlando Magic, he posted 26 points to extended his streak of games with 25-plus points to eight in a row, the third-longest in Blazers' history (only Geoff Petrie with 11 and Clyde Drexler with 9 games have had longer among Blazers players. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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 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. 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. 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. We look back on their greatest moments together. 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. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. [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. Portland Trail Blazers: Will CJ McCollum be an All Star in 2021? Vote here: https://n. [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. NEW ORLEANS, La. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. 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 diary: 'This is happening far too often in our society Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. 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. "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. (Photo of the picture on the wall via Will Guillory / The Athletic). Is CJ McCollum now the best player to never make an all-star game? 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. 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. So, why not? Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. McCollum has averaged 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 119/257 shooting from the field in the last 13 games (46%). [71] On December 22, McCollum put up 40 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in a 126117 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. Despite. Hes done just that over his last 10 outings, averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 51 percent shooting from the field, 39 percent from 3 and 88 percent from the free-throw line, Just playing free. For the season, he would average 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a night across 80 games. 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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. We came out and just competed, played hard. 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. inCanton,Ohio A few other Pelicans joked about the effort McCollum put in guarding Lillard full court early in the game. [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. To get his team over the hump, Ingram must consistently play at a superstar level the rest of the way. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Blazers Play Like Field Mice Against Hawks, Get Eaten Up. In 2022, McCollum was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending his nine year run with the Blazers. So I was just trying to take it all in.. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. [62] McCollum matched his season-high on March 2, scoring 41 points in a 130107 win over the Orlando Magic. I Broke My Back, Spinal! Play-In Game, 2020 vs. MEM. 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