CJ McCollum has never been an NBA All-Star but with his play for the New Orleans Pelicans this season it might be time. Jake Madison breaks down CJ’s numbers this year for the Pels, how he’s done without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, and looks at the competition and how CJ can make the NBA All-Star Game.
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28 Comments
No doubt C J McCullough should be an all-star. I can’t think of many guys in the Western Conference that is out, playing him at his position. Not to mention he’s carrying the team without Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram.
Voted for him everyday from day 1 of this seasons all-star voting 👍🏀🇬🇧
Preach Jake!!!!
Jake you’re awesome! You provide the most detailed information about our favorite team and for that I sincerely thank you!
IMAO No. CJ ain't all star player. He played great a few games this season but not enough to be an all star.
Only one of our stars who can stay relatively healthy so far this season. Plus he been balling!
Hey, someone tell me how they determine who coaches the All-Star games? Vote? Best record?
CJ should be in the All-Star Game no doubt !Austin an All-Star wow
All stars carry there teams to wins when the moment is needed. Cj is definitely an all star
This could arguably be the best turn around player for a team in a long time!
CJ is on fire but to late for all star if rolls were backwards Zion wouldnt make it
Let's go pels phx,Az
Everyone make sure you are voting for your Pels players every day
Zion definitely but CJ for me is inconsistent. He is borderline for me. Although I vote everyday for all the pels starters.
He is getting paid like one
CJ should make an alternate spot with a couple more good games. Trade ideas = terry rozier please & Can we get MTurner w/out giving up JV who’s only getting 20ish mins anyway. I think both can fit.
He should be an all-star just for staying healthy. . Obviously, it's something that should not be taken for granted. Also, he's been ballin!
C J need to be a All star time to for his career
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I believe CJ will be pick by the coaches, if he can maintain!
I know that for now we are seeing the votes from fans, but i think it's kinda of joke the fact someone has just voted for Westbrook and Reeves.
Hi Jake ,CJ is playing at allstar level i just don't see him in, maybe next year after we win it all. #GoPels
Get better Jake. We casuals need you!
Happy New Year Jake.
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CJs been huge on and off the court. An all star game would be cool, but hopefully he gets validation from winning, fans, & teammates. Those matter more bc many of the people voting for the all star game didn't even watch the games; they just vote based on stats. Contrast that to the millions of people who are closest to this team and watch night in and night out, we recognize CJ Mccollum's value.
For me, when I watch CJ play, I see a savvy gracefully smooth combo guard that can play conventional PG or offball SG; he can score at all 3 levels and he can make extremely difficult shots look effortless. He's improved the aspects of his game that people said were weaknesses, especially defensively where he's shown a lot of pride and a knack for intercepting passing lanes. Also a passer where he's shown playmaking ability especially when he gets downhill. The irony is I don't think we've even seen the best part of his game yet (his offball movement/shooting ability is off the charts). Once everyone's back healthy, he'll benefit immensely.
Which brings me to the premature criticism he received early in the year from inpatient fans. Even his criticisms I believe were a byproduct of his talent. Imagine you're capable of making any shot on the court, it would take a conscious effort to not increase the degree of difficulty on shots beyond what's required and to optimize shot selection. What we should appreciate most is his desire to be his best and the humility to make adjustments. The player we saw in week 1 vs the player we see now are different. He's improved. All of those signs point towards a player that's focused on wins. So at the end of day, even though casual fans might not have voted right, I'd contend that respect is the ultimate currency. No amount of stats, money or popularity can buy it. It can only be earned. And CJ Mccollum is earning his, so as far as Pels Flock is concerned, he's an All-Star to us.
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I forgot to leave comment in couple episodes 😅