For the first time in his nine-year NBA career, CJ McCollum is no longer a Portland Trail Blazer.
Yesterday, the franchise great was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for a four-player package and picks. The deal also sent forwards Larry Nance, Jr. and Tony Snell to New Orleans.
For the better part of a decade, McCollum formed a strong partnership with Blazers franchise superstar Damian Lillard on and off the court. The duo became known as one of the best backcourts in the league, forming a high-octane offensive attack and taking the Blazers as far as the Western Conference Finals in 2019.