Defense for offense typifies this fantasy trade. CJ McCollum Stats, News, Bio | ESPN 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. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. "At first, it was weird," Lillard said following the game.. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups." NBA NEWS: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum & New Orleans Pelicans Updates The Pelicans made a visit to the great northwest last season after the trade deadline, but Lillard was sidelined following surgery on his abdominal. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic. We have great human beings in here. closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. Portland Trail Blazers: Can CJ McCollum crack the All-Star guard lineup? Portland Trail Blazers: CJ McCollum's All-Star argument - Hoops Habit On July 27, 2016, McCollum signed a four-year contract extension with Portland. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. 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. In the process, the Lillard-McCollum match had seldom looked better; they would become the first backcourt duo to each score 250+ points in their teams first ten games: The only others in league history to have done so at that time? Despite his stature, McCollum played varsity as a freshman for the Golden Eagles, relying on his athleticism. We look back on their greatest moments together. In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. When NBA players discuss some of the benefits to that of their sport, in comparison to say, the NFL where games are often seven days apart one of the positives they always bring up: after a bad performance, you normally dont have to wait as long for a shot at redemption. His consistency is part of why teams value him. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. [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. I am going to make plays. Bleacher Report Floats Bridges, ONeale Trade to the Trail Blazers. I am going to make shots and am going to help us win.. McCollum led the Mountain Hawks to the 2010 NCAA tournament, where he put up 26 points in a first-round loss to a top-seeded Kansas team. In sickness and health, McCollum rains jumpers. . 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. It is happy to see Lillard being a part of the All-star game a reserve, but we all would have loved seeing Anything and McCollum join their teammate in Atlanta on March 7. 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. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. I want him to be the best version of himself, McCollum said of his backcourt mate. It's an undeserving slight given McCollum's career and current season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Its all the work I put in. In celebration for those, we look back at eight-and-a-half of their greatest moments in tandem. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [3] In his very first game as a junior, McCollum came away with 54 points to set both school and Stark County records. Once Williamson and Ingram are back in the lineup, he should get more quality looks off of kick-outs. McCollum has a podcast studio in his home and brings portable recording equipment with him when he is out of town. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. Im going to be more consistent. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. CJ McCollum's For Pelicans-Lakers Game - Fastbreak on FanNation [34] On December 10, he set a new career-high of 7 three-pointers made and finished with 34 points scored in a 118111 loss to the Indiana Pacers. He also missed the Blazers' Nov. 10 trip to New Orleans because of injury management, meaning it took a while for the two longtime teammates to play as opponents. 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. The Bulls add by subtraction while the Raptors bring on a sneaky good addition to their second unit. Jordan Poole getting on the same star list as teammates Klay Thompson and Curry? Despite. '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. The long-term highlight of that Game Two was the play above, with Lillards back-and-forth with Westbrook serving as an entertaining backdrop of this series. Lillard, ultimately named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Restart in the Orlando bubble, wasnt lacking in motivation. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. That means sometimes I might have it going, but hes the closer. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. Averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game on 40% shooting from three,. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". 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. The NBPA President has 21 games to change minds. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. He signed his rookie scale contract with the franchise on July 11,[13] and he proceeded to play for them in the NBA Summer League, averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds per game. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. Data Provided By Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. CJ McCollum Has Reached All-Star Status - thecoldwire.com It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. Portland Trail Blazers: CJ McCollum is a surefire All-Star in 2021 McCollum had 24 points and teamed with Brandon Ingram, who scored a season-high 40, to either score or assist on 29 of New Orleans' 31 points in the fourth quarter. '. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. [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. 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. 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. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! 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. once 30-8 and No. On the NBA 2K series, this would lead to a 10 percent increase in teammate chemistry. Sure, there were bigger on-court moments, but it proved full-circle for two teammates who always seemed to root on one anothers successes. Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. 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. 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. [49] On December 12, he matched his season high with 40 points during a 9283 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. CJ McCollum with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors That didn't stop Lillard from scoring 41 points, his 13th time this season with 40-plus. 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. [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. John Amis/Associated Press. We came out and just competed, played hard. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. us, High School: No real explanation why; w/ some players it just never feels smart counting them out.Take a look at his rsum in elimination matchups w/ the Blazers. 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. Will CJ McCollum ever be an All-Star? : r/nbadiscussion Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. Both are generational talents with name recognition having good to outstanding seasons so that cache and respect goes a long way with NBA fans. 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. Damian Lillard. He has been a marquee name for over a decade and since becoming a starter in 2015 McCollum has averaged over 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists on 40% shooting behind the arc. 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 kind of had it in our back pocket. 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). That, along with a disruptive defender in Jones, led to remarkable results. All rights reserved. 2. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. Though, if there were a measuring stick, his eight-game stretch from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, 2020 might be it. He never made an All-NBA Team. For everything thats changed, much has also remained the same: both players remain tasked with the expectation of leading the offensive charge for their respective franchises, each of which remaining heavily invested in this seasons Western Conference postseason race. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. CJ McCollum not worried about an NBA All-Star nomination | Pelicans 1 in the Western Conference had become more of an unfortunate What If story. [82] McCollum also helps foster local youths' interest in journalists through an initiative called CJ's Press Pass; it grants aspiring journalists access to postgame news conferences and provides them the opportunity to attend events with McCollum, to receive personalized mentorship from members of the media, and to have their work published. Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. 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. 4. But we just care about each other. Or write about sports? Join our linker program. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. As McCollum dressed at his locker, Jaxson Hayes screamed, Second team All-Defense, CJ McCollum! 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. 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. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. McCollum is still finding his rhythm since returning to the Trail Blazers lineup. pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 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. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . McCollum is sinking 1.4 pull-up 3s per game this season, almost one more than the next-closest Pelican. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. MLB pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta in protest of restrictive new You know what Im saying? )[23] McCollum was able to resume his starting shooting guard role on January 4 as Lillard was back on his feet, returned from injury. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum Had Epic Duel In First Ever Matchup [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. Over that span, Lillard averaged 45.1 points, 9.6 assists, and 5.5 rebounds on 53-53-88 splits (no, there are no typos there), with the sub-.500 Blazers needing every ounce of it to keep their fledgling postseason aspirations alive. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Suggests He'd Be A Multiple-Time All-Star If Maybe, the former Most Improved Player will finally get the first All-Star nod of his career. 7. As such, he has written articles concerning the NBA for various media outlets;[80] in one of his pieces, he interviewed the Commissioner of the league Adam Silver. Like most every other team in the NBA from 2014-15 to 2018-19, performances didnt hold the same value unless you did it against the Golden State Warriors. 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! Listed at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and 165lb (75kg) as a freshman in 200910, he made an immediate impact for the Mountain Hawks. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! 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. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the tenth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. 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. "It's cool to compete against your peers and your friends and people that you respect and you worked with. 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. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. On Tuesday, the official NBA All-Star reserves list was released with just two weeks remaining before the game is set to take place. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. For the season, he would average 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a night across 80 games. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. Theres no easy pick which game led to the fastest heartbeat; each was packed with pressure and high-stakes implications. 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. 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Be sure to share some of your favorite Lillard-McCollum memories below as well. CJ McCollum diary: 'This is happening far too often in our society Tonight marks the first-ever game between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. 3. [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. I just do my job. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! It . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Shooting Guard Do you have a blog? It was kind of getting back to how we play.. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. McCollum's 'Healthy Habits': Yoga, Wine and Podcasting", "CJ McCollum reacts to NBA suspending season, remains hopeful that season will resume", "New Orleans Pelicans' CJ McCollum joining ESPN as an NBA analyst", "CJ McCollum and Elise Esposito's Wedding Was an Intimate Affair in Oregon Wine Country", "CJ and Elise McCollum welcome son Jacobi James McCollum", "C.J. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. The Most Valuable McCollum leads the MVP chants for Lillard Feb. 2, 2020. "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. [2] On August 7, 2021, he was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, replacing Chris Paul. [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. Among some highlights: The chemistry proved tangible. A large black-and-white photo of McCollums 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 Portlands locker room. 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. 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. 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. "Obviously, that's a tough matchup," McCollum said. [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. "At first, it was weird," Lillard said after the 121-110 loss to New Orleans. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. 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. After he scored a combined 27 points in the second and third quarters, the Pels held him to eight in the final period, including just one field goal in the final seven minutes. [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. That forced Green to try something different. Listed as out for the Pelicans are Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) and E.J. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. 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.
Unrecognizable Marg Helgenberger 2020,
Abuse And Neglect Test Answer Key Louisiana,
How To Find Spring Constant With Mass,
Articles C