[35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. He is averaging 13.3 points per game, and has helped the Blazers maintain an 18-12 record so far. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. 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. Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. 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. While Lillard ended up scoring 41 points, he was less effective as the game progressed. [24] On February 12, he was named among the invites to All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. once 30-8 and No. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. 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. [47] In Game 4 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, McCollum scored 38 points in a 131123 loss. For reference: the Blazers had gone 1-12 in the 13 postseason games prior, leaving them short on confidence among the national media. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". 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. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game.. Lillard and McCollums relationship actually started because they both dealt with the same foot injury. Lillard joked that he knew McCollum's full-court pressure against "wasn't going to last." [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. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! 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. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game. There was a problem saving your notification. Final #NBAAllStar Fan Voting Results pic.twitter.com/Ijz1dswNho. I think that was the desperation we need to play with moving forward. Im going to be more consistent. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. I am going to make plays. [62] McCollum matched his season-high on March 2, scoring 41 points in a 130107 win over the Orlando Magic. On a contending Rockets team, Harden is one of the most popular players in the game and already a seven-time All-Star. 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. [33] On November 20, McCollum scored 33 points and hit a career-high 6 three-pointers, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129109. The list of things going right for Portland is pretty small. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. Despite averaging 26.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 44.1% from three, all career highs, McCollum's name was missing from the list of reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. [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. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (left) high-fives CJ McCollum (right) during the second half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Oct. 4, 2022, in Chicago. 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. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. Twitter: He is a New Orleans native. He never made an All-NBA Team. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Over the first 11 games, McCollum averaged 28.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game on 47-44-84 splits. For Lillard and McCollum, that cohesion was at its most prolific in the spring of 2019. 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. Austin Reaves and Russell Westbrook are All-Stars but the Los Angeles Lakers only have a 17-21 record? "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". CJ McCollum is one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. [76], On May 30, 2022, McCollum signed a multiplatform deal with ESPN to be an NBA analyst. [42] He recorded as many as 36 points during a 9897 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 7. You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! 1. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. [50] On December 23, in a game against the Warriors, McCollum moved past Damon Stoudamire (717) into fifth on the Blazers' career list for 3-pointers. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. We came out and just competed, played hard. 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. [59] Portland went on to lose the Conference Finals in a four-game sweep to the Warriors. [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. News: 1 day ago McCollum registered 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over the Trail Blazers. [16] On February 8, McCollum posted a season-high 19 points in a 117110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 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The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, the last in a four-game sweep. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have combined to miss 42 games. But its more about team success.. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. 5 in games played (436) and No. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. 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. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. 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. Indeed, New Orleans later switched to defensive stoppers Herbert Jones, Dyson Daniels and Josh Richardson against Lillard, denying him the basketball in an effort to force other Portland players to beat them. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. Tonight marks the first-ever game between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. 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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. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. John Amis/Associated Press. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups.". '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. Still, McCollum not even making the top ten? 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. Taking care of business for the players. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. [78] They have one son named Jacobi who was born on January 10, 2022. [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. 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. 3jmccollum, Position: After starting the game 5/8 from the three-point line, the Pelicans finished just 5/21. 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. The fans obliged and the Pelicans saw out a 127-116 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers. 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. Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant (2001-02), Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant (17, 18, 19), and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (2020-21). 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. 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. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. We kind of had it in our back pocket. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. In that game, Lillard played a 60-minute-and-one-second game, McCollum at 57:59 prompting his This is what Im built for quote on the way to one of the greatest games in league history. 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. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. Because so many special moments followed each other, one after another in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals, well cheat. He just doesn't know if he will be there solely to take meetings as the president of the NBA Players Association or. There are 21 games over the next 6 weeks to garner some more fan votes. The first player to ever enter the NBA from Lehigh, McCollum was picked tenth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. I get paid like an All-Star, McCollum said. Afterward, Alvarado said New Orleans stars not having inflated egos is part of why the team has a strong locker room. 6. 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. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. He was a 201213 Senior CLASS Award finalist. New Orleans is in the midst of a season-long five-game road trip. Mar 27, 2022 4:52 PM EDT. Odds & lines subject to change. Obviously, thats a tough matchup for anybody. Given McCollums comments about load management, and how the players were supposed to agree to which games they would sit, its clear that both fought to be on the floor as much as possible. Here are a few factors that will affect his All Star chances next season. Do you have a blog? 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Shoots: [49] On December 12, he matched his season high with 40 points during a 9283 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. A glimpse into the future Game 4, 2015 West First Round vs. MEM. For better or worse, there havent been many duos quite like them. [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. [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. 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. 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. 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. It was kind of getting back to how we play.. 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. While they are out, the Pelicans rely heavily on McCollums ability to create something out of nothing. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. McCollum played college basketball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012. In tandem, they tallied up 32 second half points, resuscitating the Blazers long time postseason streak in the process. [7], Over his four collegiate years, McCollum added 30 pounds of muscle to fill out his frame. 0:23; On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. CJ is big on that, backup point guard Jose Alvarado said. 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. [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. Ingram's personal update explained how it would be hard to tell exactly when he'd be ready. 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. Ingram put on a masterclass in controlling an offense while operating within the 15-to-18-foot range. us, High School: It has been almost one year since the Pelicans traded for McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. McCollum has repeatedly stressed not being too reactive to the ebbs and flows of the NBA season, a message that has permeated throughout the roster. 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. 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. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. All rights reserved. [61] On February 23, 2020, he would surpass that season-high with a 41-point, 9-rebound, 12-assist performance in a 107104 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. Be sure to share some of your favorite Lillard-McCollum memories below as well. That's what the game is about. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. [46] On March 28, McCollum had a 42-point effort, which came in a 108103 loss to the Grizzlies. [65], On December 7, 2021, McCollum was diagnosed with a pneumothorax and was ruled out indefinitely. 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. Despite his stature, McCollum played varsity as a freshman for the Golden Eagles, relying on his athleticism. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollums 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. 8. 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. [15] He was recalled by the Blazers on January 5 and made his NBA debut three days later, during which he notched 4 points as Portland beat the Orlando Magic, 11094. The other names on the list are questionable at best. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. New Orleans 10-year veteran guard CJ McCollum was sidelined during Mondays win at Oklahoma City due to a right ankle sprain, and is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. 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. Jan 4, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts to a three point shot against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Smoothie King Center. The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. [84] He has his own label, McCollum Heritage 91, named after the street he grew up on and his birth year. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. [27] McCollum would subsequently earn NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 201516 season. 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. 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Can you help us send children in need to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 29th? 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. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. If the Portland Trail Blazers guard continues in this vein of form, he is a surefire All-Star selection. [22] After injury decommissioned Lillard in late December, McCollum filled in as the primary point guard. Itll be what its going to be.. 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. 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. The 3.9 pull-up jumpers hes making per contest are the 10th-most in the NBA. 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. If it happens, thats great. The "Midsummer Classic" was set for July 13 at Truist Park, home . Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. You know what Im saying? Vote here: https://n. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. Damian Lillard. He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. [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. Before Wednesdays matchup, McCollum said the Pelicans were desperate for a win after losing four in a row amid an epic nosedive in the standings. Or write about sports? "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. [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. Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. McCollum moved into the starting lineup for good in 2015-16, joining Lillard in the backcourt, and they teamed to lead Portland to playoff appearances each of the next five seasons, highlighted by a trip to the 2019 Western Conference finals. We present them here for purely educational purposes. '. There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. 5. props to bro, he tried to stop B.I. 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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. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com.
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