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    CJ McCollum Reveals ‘Rare’ Aspect of Relationship With Milwaukee Bucks Star Damian Lillard

    Paolo SongcoBy Paolo SongcoOctober 22, 2023Updated:October 23, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Nov 15, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) speaks with guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Moda Center. The Blazers won 118-113.Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports (Milwaukee Bucks)
    Nov 15, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) speaks with guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Moda Center. The Blazers won 118-113.Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
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    If there’s anyone out there who knows a lot about playing alongside Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard, it has to be CJ McCollum. These two wreaked havoc in the NBA for many years as the Portland Trail Blazers’ one-two punch before they parted ways last year.

    McCollum got shipped off to the New Orleans Pelicans in the middle of the 2021-22 season, which marked the end of a fruitful partnership between these two stars. However, this by no means put an end to the relationship they had built off the court.

    CJ McCollum Excited for Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard Era

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    Oct 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts with Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (12) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

    According to McCollum, he and Dame have made an effort to stay connected despite no longer being on the same squad. They built something special during their time together in Portland, and they weren’t going to let distance get in the way of their friendship:

    “I have. We talk consistently throughout the season. That’s a good friend of mine,” McCollum said, via Sam Yip of Hoops Hype. “I’m happy for him. Happy for the growth and development in his game. Things that he’s been able to accomplish, and looking forward to watching him play with Giannis.”

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    Oct 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with guard Damian L (0) and center Brook Lopez (11) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

    As McCollum said, he’s very much looking forward to what Lillard will be able to do in Milwaukee now that he’s joined the Bucks. Dame and CJ were quite an awesome duo together, but even McCollum will admit that Giannis and Lillard are just on a whole different level.

    Nothing But Love

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    Mar 30, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland guard Damian L (0), left, and New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ M (3) talk before a game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

    McCollum then provided more insight into the type of relationship he has with his former teammate. According to the Pelicans veteran, one of the factors that make their bond so strong is the fact that they actually care for each other:

    “We’re legit friends who work hard and both come from small schools,” McCollum continued. “We’re close to our families. We’ll be friends for the rest of our lives. And I think the cool part about our journey is we actually genuinely like each other, which is rare in the sports world.”

    I see no lies here.

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