CJ MCCOLLUM (NOP)
#3•CJ
SG • 6’3, 190 lbs; 12th year, Lehigh
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: EXPLOSIVE, GO-TO SCORER
A shifty scorer w/ a deadly breakdown attack, CJ McCollum’s a leading man in the league; CJ can generate a clean look anytime he wants, potent threat off the dribble (elite crossover package) – leans on step backs (going left), floating Js, runners & ‘great escape’ buckets*…and if that’s not enough, he shoots 41% on treys; much improved secondary playmaker, CJ has adjusted well to running the point in ‘Nawlins (able to get shots for himself and others by virtue of his scoring prowess); can roll out of bed and drop 20 – but if CJ gets it going early, you’re looking at an easy 35+; McCollum always plays w/ a (proverbial) chip on his shoulder, All-Star leap coming soon?; traded to Pelicans (2022) – talented trio with Brandon Ingram & Zion – will NOP contend for the playoffs (and then some) in 2025?
SIGNATURE!
BACK & FORTH --> PULLUP J
CROSSOVER --> STEP BACK TRIPLE
DOUBLE JAB --> PULLUP TRIPLE
CROSSOVER --> FLOATER
#DOGTAGS: HYBRID, BUCKET-GETTER, SNIPER
MORE ON “3J”
Avg. career-high 23.1 points/game (2020-21)
Most Improved Player (2016)
3x Patriot League Player of the Year (’10-’12)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 84