CJ McCollum is getting snubbed in the NBA All-Star Game fan vote. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. McCollum knows he is enough. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. Fighting merely to avoid being swept at the Moda Center, the Blazers brought pride and energy, largely through their talented guard grouping. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. 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. 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. If its in Gods plan for it to happen, so be it, McCollum said. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. For better or worse, there havent been many duos quite like them. The ball was in his hands down the stretch, I had no problem with it win or lose. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. Christian James McCollum (born September 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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. There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. 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. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. 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. 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. [74] It is co-hosted by ESPN analyst Jordan Schultz. [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. But Brandon Ingram turned out to be the most dominant figure in Moda Center Wednesday. McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. Ive got to set the precedent on how we got to compete on both ends. [28], McCollum helped the Blazers claim victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 42, in the first round of the playoffs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. Sports Illustrated's 38th-best player last season. [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. Given the mounting pressure, Manfred believed the least political solution was to . Not just great basketball players. The fact that each guard played in 90+ percent of the games they shared together. We have great human beings in here. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. McCollum played high school basketball for the Golden Eagles at GlenOak High School in his native city of Canton, Ohio. That didnt stop the Blazers duo from putting together signature moments in the process. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred moved this year's All-Star game from Atlanta to protest new voting laws in Georgia. If not, I am treated very well on the 1st and the 15th. Zion Williamson is sitting fourth in the Western Conference frontcourt tallies. Afterward, Alvarado said New Orleans stars not having inflated egos is part of why the team has a strong locker room. [49] On December 12, he matched his season high with 40 points during a 9283 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Long before they teamed up in Portland, McCollum (Lehigh University) and Lillard (Weber State University) took turns leading the nation in scoring. You have permission to edit this article. Both are generational talents with name recognition having good to outstanding seasons so that cache and respect goes a long way with NBA fans. CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed in NBA All-Star Voting - Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More CJ McCollum Getting Snubbed By NBA All-Star Game Voters CJ. Over the season, McCollum has averaged 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers on 43/40/79 shooting splits, providing some much-needed veteran leadership as well. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. The epitaph on this partnerships life cycle had started in the lead-up to their First Round meeting against Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first-ever Playoffs series win vs. the Clippers in 2016. Combining for 62 PTS, @CJMcCollum (33p/8r/5a) & @Dame_Lillard (29p/4r/6a) propel the @trailblazers to a 2-0 series lead! 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. 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. Theres: (1) The Rodney Hood Game, the 4OT thriller in Game Three, (3) The CJ McCollum Game, the Game 7 comeback. The teams record since then, including play-in tournament and playoff games, is 44-35. You know what Im saying? [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. [3] Even though he was already considered virtually destined to be a top NBA draft pick by his third year, he decided to finish his final year of college instead of leaving sooner for the NBA. McCollum was named First Team All-Conference. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. 4. He has still played in 38 of a possible 43 games. The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, the last in a four-game sweep. The Pelicans star forward finished the win with a season-high 40 points while also chipping in six rebounds and five assists. If Im going to be an elite guard, Ive got to pick up full court sometimes and do whatever it takes, McCollum said. However lively the yearly trade-deadline chatter might be, there's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland. 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. [42] He recorded as many as 36 points during a 9897 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 7. CJMcCollum [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. [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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. His consistency is part of why teams value him. It was kind of getting back to how we play.. 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. In sickness and health, McCollum rains jumpers. I just do my job. [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. 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. 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. Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up-and-coming stars with loyal fanbases voting daily. He came out with the kind of desperate mindset McCollum called for pregame, but he didnt allow that to translate into recklessness. [24] On February 12, he was named among the invites to All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest. 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. While accolades are great, McCollum values being a good person and helping his team win over making it to the big game. [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. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. 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. Lillard finished with 29 points and six assists, McCollum with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists. 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. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. 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. once 30-8 and No. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". Twitter: Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. 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. [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 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. 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. You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! Pick Your Poison The 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Duel vs. DEN. Igniting the rally, he and McCollum combined for 30 points in the second half on the way to a 114-94 win. Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and . [73], McCollum hosts a weekly podcast, Pull Up with CJ McCollum, that is produced by Cadence13. 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. The Last Hurrah OT Duel vs. Hardens Rockets Dec. 26, 2020. Its all the work I put in. [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. The Chris Haynes Interview on ESPN March 2018. [44] On January 1, to defeat the Chicago Bulls, 124120, he scored 25 of 32 points after halftime, including the game-clinching basket with 56.5 seconds left in overtime. That lineup looked so active and disruptive together that Green almost has no choice but to consider using it more, especially if Valanciunas continues to sit with his calf issue. It . come on! 0:23; 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 By this point, the Blazers, once 30-8 and No. [3] He played in 33 games, starting in 31, and averaged 19.1 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. 7 in minutes played (15,030). Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. home/away, monthly, etc More CJ McCollum Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Pelicans 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. He knew the Pelicans plan was to wear Lillard down throughout the game. Despite. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. Per ESPN Stats & Information research, that pushed him past Michael Jordan in 1997-98 (12) for the most ever in a single season by a player age 32 or older. [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. Across their eight-and-half year reign together, the two combined for 29,367 points a lot of regular season and postseason buckets combined along with three 50-win seasons, eight postseason appearances, once upon a time the NBAs longest active streak, and an immeasurable amount of memories. 8. Vote here: https://n. He was an All-Star just once. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. [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. 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). 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. [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. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. Of those most high-profile, Game Four against the Grizzlies proved to be the most enticing. He is a New Orleans native. [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. Do you have a blog? We look back on their greatest moments together. That spring of 2019 was something else, was it not? McCollum knows what its like to play in big games at Moda Center. Meanwhile, Anthony has been playing fairly at 36-years-old with the Blazers. On the box score, Game Threes 140-137 win would likely suffice. Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. [3], McCollum played at the private research school Lehigh University for four seasons. Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. 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