CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has opened 2020-21 on an offensive tear. But his improvements as a defender, playmaker, and hustle player deserve attention as well.
Being a longtime supporter of CJ McCollum may as have required a copy of a résumé and a name badge for how much of a job it can be. In between the recurring trade chatter and questions regarding his fit with Damian Lillard, those most closely observing the Portland Trail Blazers haven’t always minced criticism.