The dominance of Zion, Dame leading Bucks & the truth behind Nets' trade decline | CJ McCollum Show

On this episode of the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Cassidy dive into the latest NBA action, starting with the Pelicans navigating their season's challenges. They discuss Brandon Ingram's current situation, the Pelicans' impressive road game record, and how Zion's performance enhances team chemistry. The conversation then shifts to the Clippers' post-All-Star Break difficulties and the Rockets' recent success, spearheaded by Jalen Green. They also touch on the Nets' decision to pass up a trade for Green, Doc Rivers' impact on the Bucks' dominance in the East, and the 76ers' resilience without Embiid. Wrapping up, they ponder the Heat's chances of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals again and acknowledge Damian Lillard's standout contributions to the Bucks' formidable defense.
0:00 Welcome to the CJ McCollum Show
0:15 The Pelicans are rolling through the punches
4:41 What is the latest on Brandon Ingram's injury?
9:05 The Pelicans have a better road record than home
10:52 Zion's game is a sign of improved chemistry
12:36 Clippers have struggled since All-Star Break
16:49 The Rockets are red hot behind Jalen Green
21:06 Nets rejected deal for Rockets' Jalen Green
26:18 Bucks are cruising in the East under Doc Rivers
30:18 The 76ers have held steady without Embiid
32:40 Are we surprised if the Heat makes the ECF again?
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[@TheMumboGumbo]

CJ i genuinely apologize for the amount of flames i spat at you last year. I truly believed you were too deep into taking random pullup threes to ever stop. But you have truly become a 9/10 offball scorer, and i have full faith that with focus itll be 10/10

[@TheMumboGumbo]

I take everything i said after that Thunder game. Ofcourse the one time i decide to compliment this dude he goes and loses us an important game with his terrible shot selection

[@keithb1978]

Yall been ballin. Zion looking great! AND YOU HIT US WITH THE "HE HAS RISEN"! AMEN!!!

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

My Pels are climbing high....appreciating this so much! 🏀🇬🇧

[@veauxorleans5875]

Great job CJ keep grinding!!!!👍🏾💪🏾

[@RikzReplay]

Pls give hawk and Ryan more minutes

[@1stew3digital49]

Giannis Khris and Dame have played 3 games under doc

[@gotaplanstan]

Bucks big 3 have played 38 games together and are 27-11 in them
In 3 man lineups who have played 500 or more minutes together this season, they have THE best net rating league wide at +18.0
That's better than anything Boston has, Denver has, or anybody else

[@markwoods212]

Zion been great he can carry us and I watch every game the refs give Zion foul calls when he’s aggressive when he’s not aggressive he gets no calls.

[@oddlyn25]

if z got the calls he should be getting, he would be scoring shai/luka numbers

[@markwoods212]

@@oddlyn25 I agree

[@josebless5152]

I’m so mad at my Nets for not trading bridges for J Green n our picks back smh, the management of the nets have failed us fans smh 21:28

[@tinamiller2300]

LFG Baby!!!!❤

[@stocksgoupward5922]

My daughter is a Lehigh grad and she was a freshman when Lehigh beat Duke and that remains the greatest night in her 3.5 years at Lehigh. 3.5 years cause she graduated early.

[@westbankrick885]

Flock up 🍿

[@semi6544]

James has done that contest before. There are clips of James Harden doing that contesting a teammate in Drew League games. So, I believe what he was saying. He was trying to bring light in his own way.

[@camerony2702]

Closest thing to Drew in NOLA atm

[@danmoon6654]

When did Cj get a show espen got to start advertising more

[@macdon1411]

I didn't discover it until last season so not really sure. Love his professional, veteran insight. Ol girl okay as well 😌

[@ronneysavoy9705]

Play Hawkins more I'm sorry he's a star don't slip

[@TravisDaisy-jr3re]

Pelicans win tonight JV will play 🔥D in the pick and roll 🎮🤔❓

[@snakey973]

This guy doesn't think the Bucks have a shot?!

[@witfurd1034]

He lowkey been hating on dame ever since he left for New Orleans. He dones't want him to win before he does.

[@burnerw]

i’m sorry cj nola loves you ❤

[@808bAler]

James was just having fun. Heaven forbid some silly human tries to inject humor and energy into the game. I personally thought that was HILARIOUS! But Kawhi looked a little perturbed in the moment. Haha!

[@KaptureNOLAMedia]

NOLA loves CJ, Duke not so much

[@coldchilln90]

Nets fumbled

[@RikzReplay]

CJ MCCULLUM U NEED GTF OFF THAT PODCAST AND GET IN THE GYM.. WE NEED U TO LOCK IN U COSTING THE PELICANS GAMES