C.J.McCollum's return, or arrival, is good news all around. For starters, he should help give this lousy 2013 draft class a healthy kick in the rear. Before breaking his foot prior to the season, McCollum was considered one of the more NBA-ready prospects at 22 years old.
Now, just over two months into his rookie year, McCollum finally looks ready to go.
This kid was a dynamite college player—one of the best in recent memory. Do you remember where you were when McCollum dropped 30 to knock off No. 2 seed Duke in the 2012 NCAA tournament? I do. McCollum was memorable for his ability to effortlessly take over games in style.
He averaged at least 19 points in four consecutive seasons at Lehigh, where he operated on and off the ball as a facilitator and go-to scorer.
If you ask me, McCollum landed in the perfect situation in Portland, where he'll be able to play to his strengths amongst seasoned veterans.
Those strengths aren't a secret, either. McCollum was drafted No. 10 overall to provide some backco ...
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman