[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. #NBAPlayoffs #RipCity pic.twitter.com/jT0rBQgcJS. 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. While we're not even close to seeing who earns a spot on the annual squad, one player who has seemingly been on the fringes of the roster for years is Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum. Vote for New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and the rest of the team to help bring real jazz to Utah for the 2023 NBA All-Star game. -The first set of fan votes are in for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. Taking care of business for the players. 1 in the Western Conference, 51-point performance against Golden State, 41-point second half takeover from Lillard and McCollum, McCollums comments about load management. Shoots: Can you help us send children in need to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 29th? CJ McCollum on potentially making the All-Star game this year: "I get paid like an All-Star" 12 Jan 2023 03:28:42 Steph Curry and Luka Doncic as the top two backcourt options makes complete sense. Per NBA.com, the lineup of McCollum, Ingram, Jones, Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy outscored the Pelicans by nine points in the eight minutes it played. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was also an AP All-American in college and the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player. 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. [65], On December 7, 2021, McCollum was diagnosed with a pneumothorax and was ruled out indefinitely. I am going to make plays. 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. Im going to be more consistent. The New Orleans Pelicans are in California to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening, and for the game they could be without their star shooting guard. The former NBA Most Improved Player in 2015-16 has. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The 31-year-old guard battled the flu and COVID-19 early this season. 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. The only thing holding CJ back from being an allstar is Dame. Big-time stuff. His 11 three-pointers were a Pelicans franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game. We look back on their greatest moments together. He knew the Pelicans plan was to wear Lillard down throughout the game. Do you have a sports website? During his third year in the league in 2015-16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player [1] . [19] During a first-round playoff loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Game 5, McCollum scored a then career-high of 33 points. 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. 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. A key component that made the Lillard-McCollum pairing so alluring came in just how available they made themselves in off-court settings. [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. pic.twitter.com/GRbo89wKhV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 2, 2023. Buthe is the only member of the Trail Blazers to make the cut. 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. All eyes were on McCollum and Lillard going into this game as they shared the court for the first time since last Februarys trade. 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. Blazers Play Like Field Mice Against Hawks, Get Eaten Up. Christian James McCollum Every ticket you donate goes to someone who wouldnt have been able to see the Blazers play without you! [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. Had he stayed healthy, he surely would be a top-10 guard in the Western Conference. 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. The NBPA President has 21 games to change minds. [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. Its difficult to argue that Damian Lillard isnt, at the current moment, playing some of the best basketball of his career. 10). NEW ORLEANS CJ McCollum scored a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-117 to end their four-game losing streak. closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. The Bombs Away Game Game 2, 2019 West First Round vs. OKC. [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. 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! [17], On October 27, 2014, Portland exercised their third-year team option to extended McCollum's rookie scale contract through 201516. We have great human beings in here. [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. McCollum is not an out-of-the-blue candidate either. [66] On January 17, 2022, he made his return from the injury, logging 16 points in a 9888 win over the Orlando Magic. To two undersized mid-major guards who had made a career out of outpunching their weight, though, odds meant little. Thus far, it is 2-2 even though three of its normal starters Williamson, Ingram and Herb Jones have all missed multiple games. Game Four remains a positive memory nonetheless. On December 27, McColllum put up 35 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 9 assists during a 9894 win over the Sacramento Kings. On a contending Rockets team, Harden is one of the most popular players in the game and already a seven-time All-Star. Yet the closest McCollum's come to the All-Star courts were the 2016 and 2017 three-point contests. 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. [77], McCollum has been married to his college sweetheart Elise Esposito since October 27, 2020. Major League Baseball on Friday pulled this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's new restrictive voting law. Poole has not and the Warriors still sport a 3-16 record away from home. He attended Glendora High School in Glendora, California, where he played basketball. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. [19] On November 6, 2018, McCollum scored 40 points during a 118103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. By the time the year is over, he will have collected close to $180 million in career earnings. A consummate student of journalism, McCollum penned an article for Sporting News explaining why he opted to continue on with his education. Desperate times may call for desperate measures. He played and started in 31 contests and shot 39.9 percent from the field. [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. For the season, he would average 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a night across 80 games. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Im always focused on getting to my spots and knocking down the shots I work on every day in the gym. McCollum deserves the honor and has time to prove it this season. [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. pic.twitter.com/URZ0mDnBD0. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks Second Half Here! Jonas Valanciunas also missed Wednesdays game with a left calf contusion, and McCollum is playing through a thumb injury. But he doesnt need anyones validation, acknowledgement or praise to fuel his passion for basketball. 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. Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, who was snubbed as an All-Star starter, was a shoe-in. 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. [4], As a sophomore in 201011, McCollum increased his averages to 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing. McCollum has averaged 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 119/257 shooting from the field in the last 13 games (46%). [63], On December 26, 2020, McCollum scored a season-high 44 points, along with a game-winning three-pointer, in a 128126 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. While on the sidelines during a break in the action, McCollum caught a glimpse of the Smoothie King Center jumbotron. [79] McCollum's older brother, Errick, is also a professional basketball player. In these cases, the average was taken. CJ McCollum's career-high 9TH three-pointer wins it for the @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/4gEBbFU6HZ. I know this is something that doesnt last forever, McCollum shared after the victory. 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). 1 in the Western Conference had become more of an unfortunate What If story. Lillard, ultimately named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Restart in the Orlando bubble, wasnt lacking in motivation. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. However, Portland was then ousted in the second round matchup by the Golden State Warriors, going down 41; though it would come in the 125121 loss that ended the Blazers' postseason run, McCollum recorded his third 27-point game of the playoffs during Game 5.[29]. But I think its about team success. [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. Though, it shouldnt be forgotten what Lillard and his co-star did together in this one. Some would argue if I was in the East, I would have been a multi-time All-Star, McCollum said. 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. 1 in minutes played (15,750) with McCollum at No. Sources: 2021 NBA All-Star reserves:West: Chris Paul, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Zion Williamson, Anthony DavisEast: James Harden, Julius Randle, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. 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. 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. For reference: the Blazers had gone 1-12 in the 13 postseason games prior, leaving them short on confidence among the national media. The Rachel Nichols interview ahead of the 2019 Playoffs. As such, he saw his minutes increase to 34.8 per contest, and he started in all 80 games that he played. 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. That's borderline laughable but, as with real estate's main rule, location dictates that's just how it goes sometimes for small-market stars. He is one of the best players of his generation to have never earned a nod. [9] On January 5, 2013, McCollum broke his left foot in a game against Virginia Commonwealth University, ending his season early. Zion Williamson (9) and Brandon Ingram (23) have missed a combined 32 games and counting. For those who can remember at the time, it offered a look into sides of the Blazers duo that hadnt been seen as often. If McCollum makes his first All-Star appearance next month, he would happily play. Williamson is now on the shelf for at least three weeks and Ingram's timetable to return is unknown. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He has nine years of those experiences working alongside Damian Lillard. 7 in minutes played (15,030). In a considerably superior environment with more talent, the Warriors often got the better end of the stick. Defense for offense typifies this fantasy trade. Game One of the 2021 series against Denver, in which the two combined for 55. [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. [39] The Blazers finished the regular season with a 4141 record and entered the playoffs as the eighth seed. His consistency is part of why teams value him. Vote here: https://n. [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. 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. Channeling his inner Mike Tyson, McCollum delivered one of his more entertaining moments, sharing a fun moment with Lillard and Lisa Salters. [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. CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft. 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. 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. Ingram shot a tidy 18-of-29 from the field and didnt record a single turnover in 38 minutes of game action. Or write about sports? You can get full details here or simply visit the Trail Blazers ticket site and click Buying Options to donate a ticket or two! It remains the biggest shot of his career. All-Star honors stick on a resume forever and he might be the best active player without those bragging rights. (Photo of the picture on the wall via Will Guillory / The Athletic). 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? That forced Green to try something different. [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. 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. While Lillard did get the best of him in their individual matchup, McCollum got what he needed most in his return to Portland: a win. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). The only other player to pull off this feat in Pelicans franchise history is Anthony Davis, who did it five times. [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. When that swap with the Portland Trail Blazers was finalized on Feb. 8, New Orleans record was 22-32. [8], On November 25, 2012, McCollum scored 26 points in a 9177 win over Sacred Heart to pass Rob Feaster as the Patriot League's all-time leading scorer. The peak of that stretch came in a 128-126 thriller over the Houston Rockets, in which McCollum poured in 44 points, eight assists and nine 3-pointers, and Lillard provided reinforcement with 32 points, five rebounds and nine assists, the last of which proved to be the most important. [71] On December 22, McCollum put up 40 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in a 126117 win over the San Antonio Spurs. [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. CJ McCollum ( New Orleans Pelicans) with a 3-pointer vs the Golden State Warriors, 03/03/2023. McCollum knows what its like to play in big games at Moda Center. You dont get to play forever. [84] He has his own label, McCollum Heritage 91, named after the street he grew up on and his birth year. Just long, athletic guys all over the place. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollums 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. [64] On August 7, 2021, McCollum was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul who had served since 2013. [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. To count a few: theres (1) Lillards pissed off at the NBA, 51-point performance against Golden State, fresh off of another All-Star snub, (2) the corner game-winner with three Warriors in his airspace in 2018-19, and even a cohesive 41-point second half takeover from Lillard and McCollum in a Feb. 14, 2018 win, providing some hope that, with both teams fully healthy, Portland could withstand the challenge. '. Depending on your preferred story arc, its likely that everyone has a different favorite. 1. McCollum evolved with the Pull-Up podcast and as a wine connoisseur, to name a few of his interests. come on! Things got even more difficult as Lillard repeatedly roasted Willy Hernangomez, forcing the replacement Pelicans center to move his feet out in space. Among players to log at least 500 games, McCollum's 19.4 points per game scoring average ranks No. once 30-8 and No. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 2013 NBA Draft, More CJ McCollum pages at Sports Reference. But on Thursday night, after he and Lillard combined for 57 points vs. Miami, he reminded the NBA that Portland is a force to be reckoned with. [3] McCollum would eventually benefit from a late growth spurt, gaining five inches by his second year and another four inches by his third year of high school; it proved enough to put him on the radar for college recruitment. Throwing different looks, scrambling (and) multiple efforts.. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The days and weeks to come wouldnt be as celebratory. McCollum scored a season-high 42 points to go along with a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. Instagram: CJ McCollum was born on September 19, 1991, making him 28 years old as of 2019. McCollum looked like a bonafide All-Star before suffering a left mid-foot fracture that sidelined him for nearly two months. Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant (2001-02), Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant (17, 18, 19), and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (2020-21). Though, if there were a measuring stick, his eight-game stretch from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, 2020 might be it. Bleacher Report Floats Bridges, ONeale Trade to the Trail Blazers. 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. But we just care about each other. C.J. 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. Its all the work I put in. McCollum is shooting a healthy 40.1% on catch-and-shoot 3s this season. [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. 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 celebration for those, we look back at eight-and-a-half of their greatest moments in tandem. [84] During the NBA coronavirus bubble, he brought 84 bottles in with him and kept his hotel room temperature at 60F (16C) or below to protect it. Not just great basketball players. I mean. 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. There will be no Jamal Murray jokes today. [25] On April 5, he posted his eighth 30-point game of the season, during a 115107 win over Sacramento. I want him to be the best version of himself, McCollum said of his backcourt mate. 0:23; 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. McCollum doesnt only dispense advice. As New Orleans continues to scrounge for ways to win games amid its injury woes, Green discovering this lineup could be a significant development. 3. Still, McCollum not even making the top ten? 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. When Dame was out this year, his usage spiked and he put up great numbers. 'I get paid like an All-Star. Lillard could offer some advice on how to deal with it. "Me knowing him the way I know him, I wanted to make sure we set the tone early.". McCollum's own teammate Damian Lillard is a four-time All-Star who is also at the height of his ability. Then Ill enjoy a nice vacation with my wife. Talk about Blazers vs. Hawks First Half Here! Damian Lillard spoke about the Blazers trading CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/KGgKUasAex. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Igniting the rally, he and McCollum combined for 30 points in the second half on the way to a 114-94 win. It's about respecting the game, playing hard and giving all you've got.". 3jmccollum, Position: [83], McCollum is a wine enthusiast. 1 all-time for players never making an appearance in the star-studded exhibition game. 6 overall in 2012, they took McCollum with another lottery pick (No. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [55] McCollum missed 10 games over late March and early April with a left knee injury. John Amis/Associated Press. 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. But desperation also provides a much-needed opportunity to think outside the box and generate positive results. The win moved New Orleans to 1.5 games ahead of Portland in the West. If Im going to be an elite guard, Ive got to pick up full court sometimes and do whatever it takes, McCollum said. Dubs' Curry (leg) could return as soon as Sun. 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. Off the court, McCollum has long taken a keen interest in journalism. 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. [30] McCollum would start in all 80 games that he played and would average 23 points as well as 3.6 rebounds and as many assists. CJ McCollumhas averaged 32.4 points, 8.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games without Damian Lillardthis season. [62] McCollum matched his season-high on March 2, scoring 41 points in a 130107 win over the Orlando Magic. Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. [81], McCollum is involved in his community as a radio personality and philanthropist. So I was just trying to take it all in.. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. McCollum is still finding his rhythm since returning to the Trail Blazers lineup. [21] With four of Portland's previous startersLaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews, and Robin Lopezhaving departed, only star point guard Damian Lillard remained; thus McCollum was elevated to starting shooting guard to join Lillard in the backcourt for the 201516 campaign. 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. Afterward, Alvarado said New Orleans stars not having inflated egos is part of why the team has a strong locker room. If you look at the numbers, Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is easily an All-Star caliber player. 20 of ESPNs analysts made picks for this series, 19 of them siding with Oklahoma City. 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. [5] Also, he was an Associated Press honorable mention All-American. CJ McCollum not worried about an All-Star nomination. 8. No Blazer had recorded numbers on par with McCollum's near triple-double in the last 29 years (Clyde Drexler posted 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists or more on five occasions. 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. five nights at freddy's 3 apk full version,