Just long, athletic guys all over the place. [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. [45] During a game on January 31, as Portland defeated the Bulls, 124108, McCollum scored a franchise-record 28 points in the first quarter alone, and he finished with a career-high 50 points in only three periods before heading to the bench for the fourth. [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. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . Despite. With so many to choose from, its likely that many slipped through the cracks or have more significant backstories than others. Christian James McCollum Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Unfortunately CJ McCollum has fallen victim of being one of the outsiders looking at the All-Star Game through a pane of glass unfairly. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Yet the closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. Blazers Play Like Field Mice Against Hawks, Get Eaten Up. 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. On January 1, 2014, he was assigned to the Idaho Stampede of the development league.
Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Suggests He'd Be A Multiple-Time All-Star If MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia in response to new voting laws - CNN "It felt like practice a little bit, a couple of the matchups.". 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 2015-16 to 2020-21, Lillard was No. Big-time stuff. Ingram also made his presence felt on defense with active off-ball rotations and solid on-ball work 1-on-1. Theres no easy pick which game led to the fastest heartbeat; each was packed with pressure and high-stakes implications. [48], Across 70 games, starting in all of them, McCollum would average 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for the season. Stepping Up to the Champs Game 1, 2017 West First Round vs. GSW. If I never make an All-Star Game man, I wont be sad about it because I know Im nice, and I know a lot of people respect my game, McCollum said. You dont get to play forever. [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. Its all the work I put in. 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. [3], Throughout his high school career, McCollum worked at refining his shooting stroke; the successful effort was reflected in the 29.3 points per game he averaged during his senior season. 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. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. Gabor won zero championships. The Pelicans coaching staff also showed the necessary desperation in the fourth quarter as they looked for answers to slow Lillard in the pick-and-roll. [39] The Blazers finished the regular season with a 4141 record and entered the playoffs as the eighth seed. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season. That didn't stop Lillard from scoring 41 points, his 13th time this season with 40-plus. I think we all care about each other, Alvarado said. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. . On April 16, 2017, Portland lost 121109 to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first-round series; yet McCollum's 41 points during the game was his postseason career-best and made him only the eighth Blazer with a 40-point playoff performance. [43] On the 25th of that month, McCollum had 26 points and scored 7 straight in the final quarter, as he helped Portland stage a 100 scoring run to overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Washington Wizards, 108105. He never made an All-NBA Team. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. And of course, its well-known how this series ended. Once Williamson and Ingram are back in the lineup, he should get more quality looks off of kick-outs. 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. During his third year in the league in 201516, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.[1]. With Valanciunas and Nance Jr. both sidelined due to injuries, Pelicans coach Willie Greens frontcourt options were already limited. Steph and Klay have missed a big chunk of Golden State road games. Two nights later, he had 38 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead!
Is CJ McCollum now the best player to never make an all-star game? 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 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. McCollum: 'More than just a basketball player', "Magic's Oladipo among rookie favorites to stand out in 201314", "Trail Blazers assign CJ McCollum to D-League", "Trail Blazers Exercise Team Options On Meyers Leonard And CJ McCollum", "Grizzlies advance, beating Trail Blazers 9993 in Game 5", "Trail Blazers Exercise Team Options On McCollum, Plumlee and Vonleh", "McCollum scores 37 as Blazers down Pelicans 11294", "McCollum scores 35 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 9894", "Randolph leads Grizzlies to 9178 win over Trail Blazers", "CJ McCollum to Compete in Foot Locker Three-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend", "McCollum has 30 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 115107", "Playoff destination sealed, Blazers beat Nuggets 10799", "Blazers' McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player", "Splash Brothers Curry, Thompson send Warriors to West finals", "Trail Blazers Sign CJ McCollum to Contract Extension", "Lillard scores 39, Blazers run home-opening win streak to 16", "Lillard hits floater, Blazers beat Nuggets 115113 in OT", "McCollum matches career high, Blazers beat Grizzlies 10094", "McCollum scores 33 points, Trail Blazers beat Nets 129109", "George has 37 points to lead Pacers over Blazers 118111", "McCollum has 43 points, Trail Blazers top Timberwolves 9589", "Vucevic's season-high 30 lead Magic past Blazers, 115109", "McCollum's winner sends Blazers past Mavs 114113", "Blazers beat Nuggets to take 1-game lead for 8th seed", "Durant shines in Warriors playoff debut in Game 1 win", "Blazers hand Suns worst loss ever in season opener, 12476", "McCollum's scores 28 in Blazers' 11496 win over Pacers", "Evans, Conley help Grizzlies hold off Trail Blazers 9897", "McCollum helps Blazers to 108105 comeback win over Wizards", "McCollum scores 32, leads Blazers over Bulls 124120 in OT", "McCollum scores 50 in 3 quarters, Blazers beat Bulls 124108", "MarShon Brooks scores 21 as Grizzlies beat Blazers 108103", "Davis' 47 points leads Pelicans to sweep of Trail Blazers", "McCollum scores 40 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks 118103", "Conley leads late rally as Grizzlies defeat Portland 9283", "Lillard scores 33, Trail Blazers top Mavericks 121118 in OT", "McCollum leads Trail Blazers in 12995 rout of 76ers", "George nets 36, Westbrook 29 as Thunder tops Blazers 123114", "McCollum has triple-double, Trail Blazers beat Hawks 120111", "Leonard hits winner, Raptors beat Trail Blazers 119117", "Lillard scores 30 points, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 115108", "Blazers go up 21 after 140137 win in 4 OTs over Denver", "Blazers force Game 7 with 119108 victory over Denver", "McCollum leads Blazers past Nuggets 10096", "Warriors beat Blazers 119117 in OT for NBA Finals berth", "Trail Blazers vs. It paid off tonight, Ingram told The Athletic.
MLB pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta in protest of restrictive new One of the most durable scorers in the game, he finished second in west guard voting last year. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [35] He set another career-high for points scored with 43 on January 1 during a 9589 win over the Timberwolves. McCollum knows he is enough. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. once 30-8 and No. The other names on the list are questionable at best. 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. [68] Two days later, McCollum made his Pelicans debut, putting up 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in a 11297 loss to the Miami Heat. [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. "Just like practice, only a longer game, a couple more foul calls and fans there," he said. McCollum knows what its like to play in big games at Moda Center. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. He has made 55/114 (48%) of his three-pointers but has committed 46 turnovers. He is averaging 21.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.
Photos: CJ McCollum at 2022 NBA AllStar Weekend [70], On September 24, 2022, McCollum agreed to a two-year, $64 million extension with the Pelicans.
And, as the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. In 2016, he opened up the CJ McCollum Dream Center, which is an innovative learning room at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club outfitted with new computers, books, art, and learning tools. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get paid like an All-Star" 12 Jan 2023 03:28:42 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. CJ McCollum will be in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend in February. Obviously, thats a tough matchup for anybody. [32] During a 10094 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on November 6, he matched his earlier career-high by racking up 37 points. You could argue I should have made it in previous years. [71] On December 22, McCollum put up 40 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in a 126117 win over the San Antonio Spurs. And if not, Ill be out there for some meetings anyway. CJ McCollum ( New Orleans Pelicans) with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. 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.
CJ McCollum is playing like the second All-Star Damian Lillard needs But I think its about team success. On defense, the lead guard has snatched 13 steals and even gotten 8 blocks. [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. My job is to take advantage of them.. 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. We have great human beings in here. CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. '. [38] In a 122113 victory over Denver on March 28, McCollum finished with a 39-point tally. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. 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. In subsequent press conferences, the two would even grow to develop similar mannerisms, complementing one another along the way. [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. Vote here: https://n. Bucks - Game Summary - November 21, 2019 - ESPN", "McCollum, Anthony carry Blazers past Pistons, 107-104", "Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum: Lights up Magic for 41", "VIDEO: CJ McCollum's game-winning three spoils James Harden's OT heroics", "Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum elected NBPA president", "CJ MCCOLLUM DIAGNOSED WITH A PNEUMOTHORAX", "Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Jan 17, 2022 Game Summary", "TRail Blazers Complete Trade With New Orleans", "Pelicans winning streak snapped by Heat in McCollum's debut, lose 112-97", "CJ McCollum, Pelicans Beat Dejounte Murray, Spurs in 2022 NBA Play-in Tournament", "CJ McCollum agrees to 2-year extension with Pelicans", "CJ McCollum etches name in Pelicans history with monster game vs. Spurs", "Pelicans star Zion Williamson reveals what made CJ McCollum's 42-point explosion 'beautiful', "CJ McCollum in favor of playing out the rest of the season at a single site", "C.J. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. [56] In Game 3 of the Trail Blazers' second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, McCollum matched his career playoff high with 41 points during a 140137 win in quadruple-overtime. 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.
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