Anyone who watched the Trail Blazers' 2015 playoff series versus the Memphis Grizzlies knows CJ McCollum can score, and can catch fire in an instant. The Lehigh product averaged 17.8 points per game against the Grizzlies in the postseason, well above his regular-season average of 6.8 points per game in 2014-15.
Entering his third season as a pro, and his first as a likely starter in Terry Stotts' system, McCollum will be counted on to provide another scoring option in the Trail Blazers' backcourt alongside Damian Lillard. McCollum's scoring ability was on full display Sunday night versus the Utah Jazz at Moda Center as the combo guard poured in 18 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to spark a Portland comeback and force overtime in the eventual 116-111 Trail Blazers victory.