As CJ McCollum and the Trail Blazers chase hardware in the postseason, the Portland guard is guaranteed to be taking home at least one trophy this season. McCollum won the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in February, with the league recognizing him for his efforts mentoring kids in the Portland area.
McCollum’s outreach to the youth include his Dream Center at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club, as well as CJ’s Press Pass, a mentorship program for 30 high-school kids each year that aims to give students lessons in what it’s like to be a professional journalist. (Kids, if you’re reading this, it’s pretty cool.