For the first time in his storied NBA career, CJ McCollum took to the Moda Center as a visitor. But after a Portland Trail Blazers tenure that included 11,203 points, eight postseason appearances, a Most Improved Player award, and a trip to the Western Conference Finals, the New Orleans Pelicans guard earned a standing ovation and a cheerful sentiment on both social media and in the arena.
Per AJ McCord of KOIN News, the standing ovation was said to have lasted minutes, as the Blazers faithful in attendance showed their support for McCollum, who earns a spot on many of Portland’s all-time leaderboard categories.