CJ McCollum
Professional basketball player, All-Star
Professional basketball player played for the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. Played college basketball at Lehigh University, where led the team to an upset victory over Duke in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Received the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2016 and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2021. Also served as the President of the National Basketball Players Association.
Led Lehigh University to NCAA upset over Duke
Received NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2016
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2021
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