CJ McCollum: 'I would love to play in Europe at some point'
Asked whether he would ever consider playing in the EuroLeague, McCollum appeared positive, but on one condition: that his family approves of the move overseas. "Absolutely. I would love to play in Europe at some point," he affirmed. "And I had dreamsl, goals and ambitions to play with my brother in Europe one day. He's 37. I'm 33. I have things to do here." "Family dynamics also play a role," he admitted. "I have kids, I'm married, my kids are growing up. My wife is a dentist. We have all these things that affect our lives and decisions but, if all things were as they should be, I would love the opportunity to do it. I just don't know where I am at the moment in terms of life," he stressed.
Source: BasketNews
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In terms of his potential landing spot, McCollum named three countries in particular. "I've seen my brother play in Turkey for a long time, so I have a lot of respect for Turkish basketball. I've been to Istanbul many times. I've been on the Asian side, I've been on the European side, explored it, no GPS," he said. "I love Serbia. I have a lot of respect for Serbia, I watched the derbies," he continued. 'I've been to Spain, so these are some places I'd love to explore, whether I'm playing or not. I plan to go there at some point and take my kids and my wife with me." -via BasketNews / March 8, 2025
Gerald Bourguet: Zion Williamson (return to competition reconditioning) is out for tonight’s Suns-Pelicans rematch, along with CJ McCollum (rest), Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / February 28, 2025
McCollum poured in 43 points to lead the Pelicans to a thrilling 140-133 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center. “C.J. is incredible,” said Pelicans head coach Willie Green said. “He’s one of our guys that’s been holding things together with our young guys. He’s a staple for us. He gives everything he has every night and tonight he carried us when we needed him to.” -via New Orleans Times-Picayune / February 14, 2025
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