The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, the last in a four-game sweep. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. Despite 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. Join our linker program. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. In celebration for those, we look back at eight-and-a-half of their greatest moments in tandem. For better or worse, there havent been many duos quite like them. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. He scored 34 points in Mondays win over the Washington Wizards. Dynamic duos dont survive nearly a full decade together without learning how to reach peak performance simultaneously. When one didnt have it, the other did, as evidenced by each of them averaging 25+ over the seven-game series. McCollum checked Haynes for being among those who didnt expect the pairing to work when they first started, highlighting some of the chip on their shoulder approaches that Portland fans have come to know all too well. [26] By the end of the regular season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, while Lillard did 25.1 points, making the first backcourt to average 20 or more points apiece in Blazers' history. [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. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. Circumstances are undoubtedly different since that culture-changing Feb. 6, 2022 deal that sent McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. Austin Reaves and Russell Westbrook are All-Stars but the Los Angeles Lakers only have a 17-21 record? '. The 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. Im here to win games. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. Ive got to set the precedent on how we got to compete on both ends. He smiled, folded his hands together, and took a bow of appreciation. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. 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. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. CJMcCollum But he doesnt need anyones validation, acknowledgement or praise to fuel his passion for basketball. 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. To get his team over the hump, Ingram must consistently play at a superstar level the rest of the way. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991. This stood in contrast to the previous regime of Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge, with the latter being more reclusive, or that of say, Rasheed Wallace and Scottie Pippen, given the Jail Blazers storyline and the subsequent temperature of the media. 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 Portland Trail Blazers have started the year with a steady three and two record, but CJ McCollum has been the team's best player. Both are generational talents with name recognition having good to outstanding seasons so that cache and respect goes a long way with NBA fans. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. [79] McCollum's older brother, Errick, is also a professional basketball player. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. Every ticket you donate goes to someone who wouldnt have been able to see the Blazers play without you! For the Blazers, then 29-37, injury-riddled and flawed, this meant that they had nearly a half-year to lick their wounds, reassess their situation, and most of all, figure out how they would stay within striking distance of the eighth-seeded Grizzlies for a shot at a Western Conference Play-In Game. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! 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. Or write about sports? The Center aims to provide a safe and inspiring space for underserved youth to learn, explore, create, and grow. Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Dennis Schroder, DAngelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. [53] On January 26, he recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 120111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. 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. We kind of had it in our back pocket. [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. Itll be what its going to be.. "@CJMcCollum speaks with the crew after Portland's win. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. 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. (Top photo of CJ McCollum dribbling against Damian Lillard: Soobum Im / USA Today). 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. Shoots: The Pelicans (26-17) still sit in third place in the West. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player", "C.J. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". 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. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. [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 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. 'I get paid like an All-Star. 5. C.J. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. McCollum evolved with the Pull-Up podcast and as a wine connoisseur, to name a few of his interests. The year after the Blazers drafted Lillard No. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. [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. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. Though, if there were a measuring stick, his eight-game stretch from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, 2020 might be it. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3), shown here driving against Brooklyn Nets forward TJ Warren at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, will be back home with his teammates Wednesday night following a five-game road trip, as the Pels take on the Miami Heat. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. 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. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups.". Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. 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. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. Still, it was McCollum and the Pelicans who emerged with a key victory in the battle for spots in the Western Conference play-in, snapping a four-game losing streak and moving 1.5 games ahead of the Blazers in the standings. 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. #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/gx5FvsyBgy. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. [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. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. I dont know what it is. 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. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. A small-market team and a mid-major star: There's no more perfect union in the NBA. Twitter: CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . "It's cool to compete against your peers and your friends and people that you respect and you worked with. It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. Poole has not and the Warriors still sport a 3-16 record away from home. Mar 27, 2022 4:52 PM EDT. 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. A glimpse into the future Game 4, 2015 West First Round vs. MEM. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. The NBA's hands are tied concerning the fan vote but making the game as a coach's selection or even an injury replacement would be a tip of the cap to what has been an outstanding, yet sometimes overshadowed, career. He knew the Pelicans plan was to wear Lillard down throughout the game. 0:23; Taking care of business for the players. But its more about team success.. Ingram put on a shot-making clinic against a Portland defense that could not prevent him from getting anywhere he wanted. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. After starting the game 5/8 from the three-point line, the Pelicans finished just 5/21. My teammates did a good job of finding me and giving me those opportunities. One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. He is a New Orleans native. pic.twitter.com/fI7cgRCzYK. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. 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. come on! 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. Its all the work I put in. 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 wave to instruct the crowd to get loud followed. But we just care about each other. us, High School: [6] In 2012, the Mountain Hawks beat the Duke Blue Devils, 7570, in the school's first ever victory at the NCAA Division I tournament, during which McCollum posted a game-high 30 points; this marked only the sixth time in the history of the tournament that a team seeded 15th defeated a team seeded second. 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. 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. 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 It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. 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. [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. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. 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. CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. All rights reserved. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." 8 (428) and No. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. Decade-long rulers of the Western Conference, the Warriors and more specifically, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson became the litmus test the Lillard-McCollum pairing would be based judged against. In tandem, they tallied up 32 second half points, resuscitating the Blazers long time postseason streak in the process. [40], McCollum missed the opener of the 201718 season due to a single-game suspension incurred when he left the bench area once during a preseason game.
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