CJ McCollum is an American basketball player currently signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. Over the 10 years he has played in the NBA, McCollum has established himself as one of the league’s premier shooting guards.
Born on September 19, 1991, McCollum hails from Canton, Ohio. His journey to NBA stardom began at Lehigh University, where he played for the Mountain Hawks basketball team for all four years of his eligibility. In the 2013 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected him with the 10th overall pick. McCollum came off the bench in the first two seasons but in the 2015-16 season, he became a starter, and proved himself by winning the Most Improved Player award, averaging 20.8 points per game which was a solid improvement from 6.8 points per game that he scored in season prior.
Renowned for his sharpshooting abilities, McCollum is a versatile scorer—deadly in catch-and-shoot situations and equally proficient in off the dribble shots. Most feared for his mid-range jumper, he, along with Damian Lillard, formed a fearsome offensive backcourt, which many hailed as one of the best in the league.
After 9 successful years as a Trail Blazer, McCollum was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022 where he quickly established himself as a team leader. He was contributing significantly with high HQ plays and leadership on the court, and with hopes high, the Pelicans were truly on the brink of something special.
However, on a fateful November morning in 2023, he was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, a health condition that necessitated immediate attention and care. The basketball community is sending all its positive vibes, hoping he gets back to full health and returns to the court soon.
CJ McCollum Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $33,333,333 | - | $33,333,333 | - | $33,333,333 |
| 2023-24 | $35,802,469 | $35,802,469 | $35,802,469 | ||
| 2024-25 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | ||
| 2025-26 | $30,666,666 | $30,666,666 | $30,666,666 |
How much is CJ McCollum getting paid?
CJ McCollum is set to earn $35,802,469 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, he agreed to a three-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, worth $100,000,000 guaranteed in 2019. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $33,333,333.33
However, McCollum has already signed a two-year extension with his new team New Orleans Pelicans. This contract extension will pay him $64 million over the span of two years after the conclusion of the current deal in 2026.
So, overall, McCollum is getting paid approximately $100 million over the span of next three years.
How much does CJ McCollum make in a minute?
CJ McCollum’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $35,802,469. An average year has 525,600 minutes. Thus, if his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he ends up making around $68.11 in a minute.
CJ McCollum Career Earnings
In his exciting 10-year career, CJ McCollum has earned approx. $180 million, up until the end of 2022-23 season.
What are the terms of CJ McCollum’s contract?
CJ McCollum’s contract doesn't have any terms. All the money is guaranteed. Once the contract gets over at the end of 2025-26, McCollum will be a free agent.
How much of the CJ McCollum Contract is guaranteed?
With the current deal, CJ McCollum will earn a guaranteed $100,000,000, with an impressive annual average salary of $33,333,333 for him.
CJ McCollum Contract History
These are all the contracts that CJ McCollum has signed in his career till now.
July 11, 2013
CJ McCollum inked a four-year $10.4 million rookie scale contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
July 27, 2016
CJ agreed to a four-year, $106 million rookie contract extension with the Trail Blazers.
July 30, 2019
CJ McCollum Signed a three-year $100 million veteran contract with the Trail Blazers.
September 26, 2022
CJ McCollum agreed to a two-year $64 million with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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FAQs
A. The Veteran guard is in the last year of his three-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
A. CJ McCollum is 6 ft 3 in or 190 cm tall.
A. CJ McCollum is an American Basketball player who was born in Ohio State, United States.
A. Jacobi James McCollum is the son of the Pelicans guard and his wife Elise McCollum.
A. He has scored more than 30 points in 79 games over the course of his career.
