There’s no question that CJ McCollum stands in the shadow of Damian Lillard in the hierarchy of the Portland Trail Blazers. For all the talk of the “dynamic duo”, make no mistake about it—this is Lillard’s team. However, McCollum plays an integral role to the franchise’s success, and has performed at an All-Star caliber level at certain stretches of his career, including during the team’s recent postseason run.
Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley recently looked at five NBA “sidekicks” whom he believes could star on their own if given the opportunity.