CJ McCollum spent the first two seasons of his NBA career coming off the bench in 97 of his 100 games, so he understands first-hand how difficult it can be to contribute when your minutes aren’t necessarily guaranteed or consistent. The nine-year veteran shooting guard also recognizes how important reserves are to a team’s success.
“Having played in every position, from DNPs to starter, I have an appreciation for every role,” McCollum said after Friday’s 117-102 victory at Phoenix.
After having time during the All-Star break to look back at the first half of the season and examine his revamped roster, Pelicans head coach Willie Green made a few changes to his rotation against the Suns.