CJ McCollum Talks It Up with Q and D | Knuckleheads S8: E2 | The Players’ Tribune
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- 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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I grew up in Massillon, OH and Canton is our rival neighbors to the East about 9 minutes.
CJ was year younger than me and when I say remember him lighting our hoop team up at 5'2 it blew my mind!
Love seeing the NE Ohio homie blow up!
Wow.. the first 15 minutes.. that is fucking inspiring the amount of dedication and work he put in as a KID, I never knew that about him.. I love to hear it, amazing 😳
Dude was 10yo waking up at 6am to perfect his craft. Crazy. Meanwhile, I was out here waking up at 6am to watch cartoons; perfecting my Kraft Dinner skills. 😂
@@pericopinero1035 Lol.
CJ’s bag is ridiculous. Dope interview
All young players need to watch this interview... CJ preaching confidence and why he's so confident is because the hard work he put in b4 hand and then life after sports
Cj a chill ass dude bru😂😂 we gon miss him in Portland, hope he does big things in New Orleans
CJ said he was swinging first 🤣
Combo Gaurds always been a bucket 💯🔥
CJ off court game as smooth as his on court game. Guy is all class. Great pod.
He definitely is!!!!
This guy is a class act man and he know what he's doing
The word is "commitment" Q... I'm with you dawg
CJ is a walking bucket.. Midwest swang frfr dope interview knuckle heads got some of the best content salute to both you guys... #Dantana773
I’ll never forget when CJ made me lose my ish when he eliminated Duke. He could NOT be stopped!!
I wanted to cry that night frfr
Facts
talk about hurt. i was like who TF is this Steve Urkel clone cooking us like this?!
Word yo 😂😂😂 and after that he got drafted by Portland and I’m a Portland fan. Talk about be hot lol
The intro transitions when yall are thanking the guest for showing up, prior to the Hennessy ad flows so well. Damn good editing and execution!
I love genuine people CJ seems like a genuine dude just like The Two Hosts
Him & Dame was a good duo! McCollum is a humble guy.
You can’t help but root for a guy like him, previous q&a’s and this one confirms CJ a “COOL” dude… 👏🏾👏🏾
CJ, BI, and Zion....who you doubling? Good luck and God be with you. Just wait on it.. 😈
All facts
Finally y’all got CJ 💪🏽
Dam his brother the 🐐 anybody can make it in life with a sibling like that
Words of affirmation!!!
CJ's story is an inspiration for those who don't think its possible to succeed.
"Sharpen your blade everyday..." words to live by
Q&D Knucklheads is the best basketball podcast I've found. PJ is great as always but Quentin and Darius are real. Most of these podcasters use the guest as a jumping off point to talk about their own careers and relive their own greatest hits. but these guys keep the conversation focussed on the guest and are so prepared. Will continue to watch.
CJ My favorite baller. Interesting off and on the court.
D Miles positive vibes your way Bro!
Q. Rich and D. Miles I really appreciate your channel and content, very inspirational and encouraging bros. Blessings 💯🙏🏾
Word!
One of the coldest hoopers in the game real talk… all my respect to CJ such a good story for young kids to look up to 🔥🏆
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Yall boyz cold D&Q! I'm from Canton,OH The City of Fame!! I'm barely older than C.J. and his brother Eric. Most of us know and account for this story. Yall did y'all research. For y'all to kick it off wit his brother. I was n college when he got that start. I saw all dem damn 3's he hit (against my high school alma mater) I knew he was a special dude but he was short... Im glad he grew. We behind him 330 aint jus Akron iss some boyz here. Hall of Fame bred
CJ is a Sharp guy, and will add value to the players association.
So glad this guy is in my hometown now and making our organization better 👌🏾 Best Wishes 🙏🏾
D miles you turning into a great journalist bruh.
I fell out @"u-turn in the sky" LMAO
It’s gonna be a run next year when the Pelicans can get an off-season and full practices with C.J. , B.I. and Zion all on the floor together.
I agree if Zion can stay healthy an stay in shape. B.I. an CJ gone show up. It’s up to Zion
@@timjenkins1354 I agree! I believe that everything the organization is doing with Zion, will help him in the long run. This will be the best team we’ve seen since CP3, David West, and Tyson Chandler!
This just in. Them boys ain't waiting till next year. They got Suns right where they want em.
@@chaguanas even if that’s the case, they still won’t be contending this year. Be patient and ride this one out until next year.
Forever a CJ fan even after he got trade from the blazers. This is such an amazing interview!!
Unbelievable!! You two keep comin with it! Congratulations 👏 you two are awesome!!
Great interview as always. Can’t wait to try CJ’s wine. Can you guys increase the volume when you edit these videos so we can hear a little better or ask them to speak closer to the mic?
This was a great one! 💯
Love CJ's confidence........ Dope interview
You had such a great brother. You are still spreading the love. Keep it going.
great interview, questions were fantastic
Man, i wish I could've watched this before high school. Would've truly lit a fire and let me know how hard you actually had to work
Q and D , my guys ! you never fail to make epic content , now i just need me some of that knuckleheads merch to come to UK - Especially dem hats
I’m a northwest boy. Played Ju-Co back in the day, didn’t have the work ethic or athleticism, (or didn’t work on my body with polymetrics and proper nutrition). But, went to my first Blazers game back in ‘09 and fell in love with the atmosphere. Big fan of CJ. Hate that it didn’t work out with Portland but I want to see you shine in NO.
DOPE interview
Best interview on here so far this year 🗣👏🏿
Lehigh University Class of 2013 built different. S/o to my classmate CJ for absolutely crushing it #brownandwhite
CJ is nasty with it I don't think he got to shine as much playing alongside Lliard but dude is legit.
23:02 “I gotta get to the league and y’all done cost me 2 games of film” Lmao he seem like a funny ass dude in person
Never had an Issue with Church but didn’t really rock with him. Glad to get a chance to hear this, good guy.
Dope interview!
CJ Is Such A Cold Hooper And One Cool Ass Dude…I Really Appreciate, His Confidence, Energy, Humor & Intellect…Great Interview
Dope vibes u get from cj many blessings yal🔥🔥✌️💯💯👍👊👌💪🙏💈🥊🏀🐐
CJ is a legend. Real underdog story. I hope we get to see him play with Zion. 💪💪
CJ is niiice.
Super dope dude, wish him well.🏆🙏
Eric Maynor! Crazy! Was my teammate at 5 Star. Ridiculous.
Great interview 🔥
I love CJ so much. So underrated in Portland. Just an amazing person and player. I’m really going to miss him. I’m happy for him, and I’m excited for what’s to come. I hope he will make it to the all-star game and play alongside Dame again. The Pel’s my number 2 team now.
damn I was 6'3 in 9th grade and 6'4 in 12th 😂😂. He grew 14 inches. crazy.
It's wild to me how much of a baller CJ is and he's never been a all star. He's a great dude, humble, real and true to himself definitely one of the most quality men in the league. I'm rooting for his success, I'm a Heat fan but he's one of my favorite players in the league
he’s gonna be one of those guys that players talk about that most people don’t know about when they retire
You can tell how close him and Dame are they were around each other’s so much they start to sound similar. Both are so humble, confident and low key and wants the best for everyone I love it.🔥
One of my favorite interviews from yall! Was refreshing to hear from someone not trying to focus on how hard their childhood was living in the ghetto.
35:09 lol the realness by CJ here
“They got the J’s “😂😭
Smoking one, listening to the 🐐
I need me a bottle, Knucklehead since early 00’s!!!
Oh this season finna smack us in the face 😲
"Nah he ain't see the vision" 😂
Glad y’all put this out Today much needed playas
Damn no questions about the playoff runs 😞 great interview but how was it to see damian lillard hit that shot over paul george ?
Bro barely got recruited and worked so hard to make it to the league and now he is player union president. he has tremendous respect for his game and his intelligence. Great story of an underdog that became top dog.
Wow! Shoutout to CJ man I didn’t even know he was from Ohio! I went to Northland in Columbus with Jared and Trey.. Basketball games were nuts back then! #NorthlandNation
This king is a thoughtful and intelligent old soul. In life you have to speak it to existence and that's exactly what this king did. No disrespectful at all but his game reminds me of a shorter B grade B.Roy( B.Roy was about 5× times better) but the in-and-out crossover midrange between the legs crossover and all the 1-2 dribble pull-ups...B.Roy was a head of his time and way more consistent... consistency and defense are the only knocks with CJ, especially in the playoffs....
Well said 👏
cj is great dude and great player
My favorite player 💯
My favorite player in the league
Imagine playing the same position on the same team as one of the best players In the league and knowing your trade value is rising with your development. We all knew it would happen someday.
CJ was good for Portland, would recommend.
The baby momma benz lmfao ☠️🤣😂
This guy is still so underrated. He’s an all star that gets treated like regular starter cmon 🤦🏻♂️
How da fuck yall ain't talk about one of the greatest college upsets ever. I always root against Duke an CJ going nuclear 2 send them home in the 1st round is one of my favorite NCAA moments ever. Lol
Fasho wanted to hear them gas that
he didn't really go nuclear against duke. it was a total team effort by that lehigh team.
CJ my dog my top 5 shooting guard right now 🔥🔥🔥
Great interview. Going make my 13 yr old son won
Damn they gotta make a lil documentary on his come up or a movie based of it. That brother story is crazy
the baby mama Benz story got me weak
The plane left him.🤣🤣
He is so underrated, I’m glad he isn’t with Lillard anymore, he was getting overshadowed in Portland💯
Going to be a great analyst and potential coach!
Big ups to CJ. Inspirational dude.
S/O to CJ
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
2 point JESUS !!
I can tell CJ will work with TNT or ESPN once his career is over.
- ❗️ Success comes when there is no longer a choice. It’s DO or DIE❗️
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KEEP GRINDING to all athletes and entrepreneurs. Remember the reason why you started. There is no finish line !
Yo big brother Eric, he the one older than you right? -DMiles
Most improved??
"I BEEN NICE" 🤣🤣
My guys
I was 5ft6 in my freshman year, now I'm 6ft2 and done growing. This man had the greatest growth spurt that I've seen since Scottie Pippen.
Crazy cj and Eric grew up 3 house down the street from me I always thought his brother was the one cuz CJ was so short but it's so amazing too me that they both are successful
🤥
@@jayzee60 Bollinger ave the street name lol no need to lie fam
@@los_horror_hood_reviews1539 jus Fuc***g around I believe u….
The love for your older brother is dope
They took all the smoke
🥃🙌
i been had known cj was filthy, never gotta worry when the ball in his hands. wished it worked out wit pdx but i’m happy he happy fr
I’d love to see billy Owens on here