McCollum Talks All-Star Game, Radio Show with Zach Lowe

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum sat down with ESPN's Zach Lowe in Lowe's "Lowe Post" podcast, to discuss the All-Star Game and various other topics.

McCollum downplayed the All-Star Game and his potential snubbing, despite being tied for 15th in the NBA in scoring, saying "I think everyone wants to be an All-Star. I'm just focused on the team, pushing for that playoff spot.  Individual success comes from team success."

He did express his willingness to participate in both the 3-point Shootout as well as the Skills Competition. McCollum is currently shooting 39.4 percent from three on 6.3 attempts per game.

When Lowe asked if McCollum felt he would be a 20 point per game player when he finally got a chance to start, McCollum did not hesitate: "I knew if I continued to work hard and prepare for that opportunity, there's no reason I couldn't be a 20 point per game scorer and be an effective and efficient player when the time came."

The two also talked about McCollum's JAM'N 107.5 radio show on Friday nights: "It's a lot of fun, something I enjoy doing," McCollum laughed, "I majored in journalism, I want to keep my degree alive, keep building my resume, and showing Trail Blazers fans another side of me."

The full 40-minute podcast can be listened to here.

~~~~~~~~~~

We invite you to help send 2000 underprivileged kids to see the Blazers play the Sacramento Kings on March 28th. Your ticket donations make this possible. You can donate through this link:

http://www.rosequarter.com/blazersedge

Promo Code: BLAZERSEDGE

Ticket Costs range from $7-13 (There is a $5 processing fee per order.)

You can also call our ticket rep, Lisa Swan, directly at 503-963-3966. You will need to indicate to her that you are donating the tickets you order to Blazer's Edge Night.