CJ McCollum

Never underestimate the impact a seasoned vet can have on a young basketball roster. No small part of an impressive second-half rally against a competitive Dallas Mavericks team, trade deadline acquisition CJ McCollum strips his opponent’s superstar on one end of the floor then pulls up to send a message for his new squad on the other. Just five games into his stint with the new team, McCollum racked up 38 points – including 25 in the second half alone – while bringing his club from a major first-quarter deficit to within striking distance on February 17, 2022.