Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information on CJ McCollum:

  • Full Name: Christian James McCollum
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: September 19, 1991
  • Hometown: Canton, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 12 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Li-Ning CJ 2, Li-Ning CJ 1, Li-Ning Speed VII, Li-Ning Speed VI, Li-Ning Sonic 7, Li-Ning YuShuai 12, Li-Ning Sonic 6, Li-Ning YuShuai 11
  • Jersey Number: #3
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: GlenOak High School (Canton, Ohio)
  • College: Lehigh University (2009–2013)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 10th overall in the 1st round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2022)
    2. New Orleans Pelicans (2022–Present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024-25, has not won an NBA Championship)
  • Kids:
    • One son, Jacobi James McCollum (born in 2022)
  • Siblings:
    • Errick McCollum (older brother) – Professional basketball player who has played overseas, including in China and Europe.

CJ McCollum started his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland fans were hopeful that he and Damian Lillard could be the two leading pieces in a contender. However, the Trail Blazers ended up trading McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans for 3 future first-round picks. After drafting Zion Williamson, the Pelicans wanted McCollum to be the missing piece and added depth that allowed them to contend in the extremely competitive Western Conference while the Blazers ended up trading Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and rebuilding.

Notes:

  • CJ McCollum’s height with shoes was 6 feet 3.25 inches as a rookie and up to 6 feet 4.25 inches today.
  • CJ McCollum’s playing weight was 197 pounds as a rookie and 190 pounds during the 2023-24 season.
  • Similar players to CJ McCollum include Bradley Beal, Jordan Poole, Jalen Brunson, Tyler Herro, Anthony Simons, Jamal Crawford, Lou Williams, Monta Ellis, Mike Bibby, and Jason Terry.