From a mid-major to going 10th in the draft and forming one of the best backcourts in the NBA, CJ McCollum knows what it means to work for everything. He stops by to talk with Quentin and Darius on this episode of Knuckleheads. They discuss the important role that CJ’s brother played in getting him to where he is today, his decision to go to Lehigh, teaming up with Dame, and getting traded to NOLA….Tune in!!
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:41 Who Bust Yo' Ass?
00:02:04 Growing Up in Canton
00:04:42 6AM Workouts
00:06:21 Always Having Confidence
00:08:24 Growth Spurt
00:12:43 Learning Consistency in High School
00:15:36 College Recruitment Process
00:19:54 First In-Game Dunk
00:20:32 Lehigh University
00:28:38 NBA Draft
00:30:59 Trade Conversations with Dame
00:35:34 Mid-Major Success
00:37:45 Stepping Up in Portland
00:42:18 Being the Best Backcourt
00:43:17 Breakout Season
00:45:25 Winning Most Improved Award
00:46:33 Studying the Game
00:52:01 Missing the Plane After Trade
00:55:57 Choosing to be in NOLA
00:57:36 First Big Contract
01:00:49 CJ's Big Purchase
01:03:53 300 Bottles in the Bubble
01:09:05 President of the NBPA
01:11:50 Interviewing Adam Silver
01:14:45 Outro
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