The Portland Trail Blazers have been getting it done on both sides of the floor to start the 2021-22 regular season. They rank in the NBA top 10 in scoring (8th, 113.6), field goal percentage (10th, 45.8%), three-point percentage (6th, 37.7%), opponent field goal percentage (7th, 43.3%) and defensive rating (6th, 102.1). All of this has happened with Damian Lillard struggling early. In his place, CJ McCollum has lifted the team with his play.

New CJ, Who Dis?

The primary star of a team is responsible for taking charge and being the main reason for the team’s success.