CJ McCollum
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
CJ McCollum's career is marked by a rare combination of individual achievement and leadership. He is one of the few players to win the NBA Most Improved Player Award while also serving as president of the players' union. His 2012 NCAA Tournament upset of Duke remains one of the most iconic moments in March Madness history. As NBPA president, he became the youngest to hold the office and helped negotiate the 2023 collective bargaining agreement. Off the court, his wine brand and podcast have built a distinctive personal brand that extends beyond basketball.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Lehigh University Athletics Hall of Fame
Inducted for his basketball achievements at Lehigh.
Patriot League All-Decade Team (2010s)
Recognized as one of the league's top players of the decade.
GlenOak High School Hall of Fame
Inducted for his high school basketball career.
Rankings & Lists
NBA 75 at 75
Top 100 NBA Players
NBA Rank
Top 100 NBA Players
Magazine Covers
SLAM Magazine
February 2016
The Breakout: CJ McCollum
Sports Illustrated
March 2016
Most Improved
DIME Magazine
December 2017
Portland's Backcourt
Bleacher Report Magazine
November 2019
The Voice of the Players
Forbes
October 2021
CJ McCollum: The NBA's New Union Boss
Records & Feats
Youngest NBPA President in History
Elected president of the National Basketball Players Association at age 29, the youngest player to hold the position.
Most Points in a Patriot League Tournament Game
Scored 30 points in Lehigh's 2012 NCAA Tournament upset of Duke, the highest single-game total in Patriot League tournament history at the time.