Biography of CJ McCollum [Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

2016 NBA Most Improved Player CJ McCollum is estimated to have a net worth of $14 million.

CJ McCollum is 30 years old professional basketball player. He has played for Portland Trail Blazers to date in his NBA career.

He won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award during his third season, averaging 20.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 4.3 APG.

Although never making the All-Star game, he is definitely a player with All-Star potential. Despite being 6’3″, he has dribbling skills and athleticism to create his own scoring space.

In the 2019 playoffs, CJ also led Blazers to reach the Western Conference finals recording 25.3 PPG in 16 matches.

McCollum’s on-court performance has definitely helped him earn huge. Currently, he makes $29.35 million, making him 2nd best player in the team behind Damian Lillard.

Alongside playing basketball, he is also doing his best to help communities. He has been an active radio personality and philanthropist for the community.

Likewise, he is also a wine enthusiast and has introduced his wine label named McCollum Heritage 91 in 2020.

Similarly, in March 2021, CJ McCollum and Li-Ning introduced McCollum’s first signature shoe, CJ1.

Quick Facts

Name	Christian James McCollum
Date of Birth	19th September 1991
Birth Place	Canton, Ohio, USA
Nick Name	CJ, Chef CJ
Age	30 years old
Gender	Male
Religion	Christian
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Black
Horoscope	Virgo
Body Measurement	Hand length (8), Hand width (9.5)
Height	6’3″(1.91 m)
Weight	86 kgs(190 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI)	23.7
Build	Athletic
Wingspan	1.99 m
Shoe size	12.5
Hair Colour	Black
Eye Colour	Black
Tattoo	No
Father name	Errick McCollum I
Mother name	Kathy McCollum
Siblings	Errick McCollum II (Professional basketball player)
Relationship	Married (2018)
Wife	Elise McCollum
Children	None
Profession	Professional Basketball Player
Position	Shooting Guard
Education	GlenOak High School, Lehigh University
High School Ranking	3-star recruit (ESPN)
Draft	2013 (10th overall pick) Drafted by  Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Debut	5th January 2014
Team	Portland Trail Blazers
Current Affiliations	NBA
Jersey Number	3
Salary	$29.35 million
Net Worth	$14 million
		Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
		Achievements	2016 NBA Most Improved Award, Number 3 retired by Lehigh University Mountain Hawks, 2012 Patriots League Tournament MVP
		Shoe	LI-NING
				Merch	Autographed Items, Li- NING CJ1, Blazers McCollum Jersey, Rookie Card
Last Update	August, 2022

CJ McCollum | Salary and Net Worth

After being drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in the 2013 NBA draft, McCollum earned 2.31 million during his rookie year. However, he played only 38 games because of a foot injury.

In his second season, McCollum made 2.42 million and making $2.52 million seasons later.

Likewise, he finished his rookie contract deal with $3.21 million in the fourth year as a professional.

But he had already signed 4 years $106 million rookie extension before the start of the 2016-17 season.

Thanks to his Most Improved Player award in the third season, he got a huge contract extension. Likewise, CJ’s contract was set to trigger in the fifth season only.

In the 2017-18 season, McCollum earned $23.96 million, followed by $25.75 million next season.

Before the beginning of the season, he also signed 3 years $100 million contract extension because of his amazing performance in the 2019 playoff.

During in covid affected 2019-20 season, McCollum was scheduled to earn $27.55 million.

Currently, he earns $29.35 million thanks to his new contract extension. Likewise, until his contract expires in 2024, he will make $217,115,908.

The estimated net worth of C.J. McCollum is $14 million. However, with a back-to-back huge contract extension, his net worth will definitely rise in the future.

 

CJ McCollum | Endorsement and Investment

Endorsement

CJ McCollum’s rise to stardom has helped him earn a shoe deal in 2016 with Chinese brand Li-Ning. Moreover, he signed 5 years deal with the brand.

Before Li-Ning, he wore Nike shoes for four-season since entering the league.

McCollum’s deal with the international brand has definitely helped him raise his international profile. He also tours China during the off-season sometimes.

But it was in March 2021 that McCollum’s first signature shoe Li-Ning CJ1 was released.

Likewise, CJ McCollum tied a deal with Crocs in 2021. Moreover, he is the only NBA endorsed player by Crocs.

Soon, McCollum Crocs edition shoes will be on the market.

In 2019, McCollum and Dockers came out with a campaign to highlight their khakis brands. He was featured in their several products advertisement.

Similarly, in 2017 McCollum became the brand ambassador of Banana Republic.

Investment

CJ McCollum is a huge wine enthusiast. During the 2019 NBA Bubble, he even brought 84 wine bottles and kept them in his hotel room.

Taking his love for wine, he introduced his own wine label McCollum Heritage 91. McCollum stands for his family name, whereas heritage and 91 means street where he grew up and birth year.

In September 2020, McCollum partnered with Adelshiem to introduce his first wine named Oregon pinot noir.

It was limited edition and sold out in just 45 minutes. With that, McCollum is planning to release his second wine this year.

Likewise, CJ McCollum was among the professional athlete to invest in the Players Media Group.

Similarly, CJ McCollum also hosts a podcast named Pull Up. In his podcast, he invites several NBA players to look into their basketball life.

His podcast is available on Apple Podcast, Sticher, Spotify, and other platforms.

 

CJ McCollum | Lifestyle

Fashion

During his rookie season, McCollum was not a shopper. But with exponential change in his money, shopping also changed.

His taste has changed over the years. Nowadays, he loves a good suit. McCollum has more than 70 tailored suits in his closet.

Moreover, when he gets a fresh haircut, McCollum always likes to wear suits.

Although not being a shoe collector, McCollum likes to collect jerseys of his favorite players, including his brother, Errick McCollum.

Furthermore, McCollum’s true clothes preferences are hoodies and tees rather than suits and ties.

House and Cars

CJ McCollum is a neighbor to Damian Lillard. He lives in a $1.6 million mansion in West Linn.

Besides it, other details of his house are not revealed to the public yet. Likewise, his car collection consists of Mercedes Benz, Ford, GMC, and Chevrolet.

Holidays

CJ McCollum has frequently been to European countries where his brother used to play professional basketball. Rather than a holiday, he wants to watch his brother play.

In 2016 and 2018, McCollum visited Turkey, where his brother played for Galatasaray. Likewise, during his rookie year, he visited Athens, Greece.

During the off-season, McCollum likes to enjoy his holiday with his wife too. In 2019, he went to the Bahamas, where he went swimming with sharks. He also visited Itlay that same off-season.

Net Worth of CJ McCollum in Different Currencies

Here is the net worth of CJ McCollum in different currencies, including the Pound and Indian Rupee.

Currency	Net Worth
Euro	€12,043,710
Pound Sterling	£10,288,670
Australian Dollar	A$19,226,550
Canadian Dollar	C$17,603,810
Indian Rupee	₹1,041,621,700
BitCoin	฿295

CJ McCollum | Professional Career and Stats

CJ McCollum was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in the 2013 NBA draft as the 10th overall pick.

However, due to injury and lack of playing time, McCollum could not make his mark at the NBA in the first two seasons.

But after the departure of 4 starters, he filled the position as shooting guard. Moreover, he started in 80 games for Blazers, recording 20.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 4.3 APG.

Furthermore, McCollum was also successful in claiming NBA’s Most Improved Award in the 2015-16 season.

Likewise, on 26th January 2019, McCollum registered his first triple-double, 38 points and 10 rebounds, and assists in a 120-111 victory over Atlanta Hawks.

During the playoffs, McCollum recorded 24.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.7 APG to help Blazers reach conference finals. But they fell to Warriors 4-0 in the finals.

In the 2020-21 season, McCollum became 2nd player in NBA history to score 25 points+ in the first five matches of the season.

 

CJ McCollum | Charity

CJ McCollum has always been giving back to communities to bring reform. He also received November NBA Cares Community Assist Award in 2016.

In November 2016, McCollum opened CJ McCollum Dream Centre in several Oregon communities. Moreover, he designed and funded for space personally.

McCollum wants to encourage youth to focus on education and career development. He also provided books, computers, TV, printer, furniture, and artwork.

Later, he opened more Dream Centres. Likewise, through CJ Press Pass Program, McCollum mentors high schoolers interested in journalism.

During the 2020 Covid 19 pandemics, McCollum made a $170k donation for the relief effort.

He also donated $100k to Akron-Canton Food Bank, which will provide about 40,000 meals across Canton areas. Likewise, he made a $70k donation to Portland Metro Area Boys and Girls Club.

Interesting Facts

• During his college years, C.J promised his mom he would complete a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh before entering the NBA draft. He also interviewed Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner to community service. Later, on 20th May 2013, Mccollum completed his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Furthermore, he is the only player from Lehigh to play in the NBA.
• CJ McCollum’s brother Erik McCollum II is also a professional basketball player playing overseas. His brother is 3 and a half years older than him, but they have been very close since childhood. McCollum also mentions if his brother hadn’t pushed him, he would not have been an NBA player.
• CJ McCollum married his long-term girlfriend, Elise McCollum, in 2020. However, they started dating in 2013 and had engaged in 2018. Moreover, they met at Lehigh University, and Elise is a dentist who graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

 

Quotes

• “I think, in moderation, taunting is a part of life.” 
• “I’m not just a dumb basketball payer who got lucky and graduated from college. My ratio from professor to student was nine-to-one, so it wasn’t like I wasn’t going to class. I was going to class every day.” 
• “You have to learn how to win in this league. It’s a process.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary of C.J. McCollum?

In the 2019 offseason, CJ McCollum signed three years $100 million contract extension with Portland Trail Blazers.

Currently, he earns $29.35 million, making his 31st best player in the NBA and second in the Blazers squad behind Damian Lillard.

Which shoes does CJ McCollum wear?

In 2017 C.J McCollum signed 5 years shoe endorsement with Chinese brand C.J. McCollum. Before that, he had a shoe deal with Nike.

Recently, in 2021 McCollum, his own signature shoe Li-Ning CJ1 was released.

Does CJ McCollum own a wine?

C.J McCollum is a wine lover. He has a wine label named McCollum Heritage 91. It is named after his family name, the street where he grew up, and his birth year.

In 2020 he debuted his first wine partnering with Aselsheim Vineyard. Likewise, he is set to introduce his second wine this year.

Is CJ McCollum a Free Agent?

The professional basketball player signed have agreed to extend the contract for 3 more years. This will keep the CJ under contract with Portland through 2023-24.

If he had not done this contract, he would have become the unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021.

When and Where did CJ and Elise McCollum Tie the Wedding Knot?

The couple tied their wedding knot on September 5, 2020, at Oregon wine country.

Did the Dallas Mavericks Traded CJ McCollum?

CJ is not yet traded by the Mavericks.