Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Canton, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about CJ McCollum
21/06/2026
CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension to remain with the Atlanta Hawks for the 2026–27 season, after being traded to Atlanta from the Washington Wizards in January 2026. The deal reportedly includes a trade kicker. During the 2026 playoffs he was a key scorer in Atlanta's first-round series against the New York Knicks, including a late game-winner in Game 3.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christian James McCollum |
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| Summary | American professional basketball player who plays as a guard in the NBA, known as a scorer and playmaker. He is currently a guard for the Atlanta Hawks. |
| Draft | Selected 10th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2013 NBA draft |
| NBA Debut | 2014 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Lehigh University |
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| Major | Journalism |
| High School | GlenOak High School, Canton, Ohio |
Family
| Sibling | Errick McCollum, older brother, professional basketball player |
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Career
| Draft Team | Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||
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| Draft Year | 2013 | ||||||||
| Notable Awards |
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| Contract | Signed a four-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers on 27/07/2016 | ||||||||
| Playoff Career-High | 41 points against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of a 2017 first-round series | ||||||||
| Career-High Points | 50 points (2018) against the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||
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| NBPA Presidency | 2021–2025 (President of the National Basketball Players Association) | ||||||||
| Latest Contract | One-year, $21 million extension with the Atlanta Hawks, agreed June 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Combo guard with strong scoring range across the half-court |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First player to enter the NBA from Lehigh University | |
| 2. Was one of the 2013 rookie class voted Rookie of the Year in an NBA.com survey |
