Pull Up With Cj Mccollum

It’s been a wild few days in free agency. Melo and a few other Blazers leave while new guys join. Lakers add Westbrook and a ton of veterans. The Knicks, Heat, Bulls, and Hawks all make splashes trying to contend with the Bucks and Nets in the East. Major bag alert for Steph Curry with his 2nd $200M contract, and Team USA goes for gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bucks are your 2021 NBA Champions. The one and only (and friend of the podcast) Adrian Wojnarowski stops by and shares some incredible stories about Giannis’ legendary performance, his humble beginnings from a poor kid in Greece and his development over the years, how the Bucks were able to construct a championship team with only 1 lottery pick, what this means for small markets and the shape of the league going forward. Plus, the future of the Suns and their stars, and some names to look out for in this year’s Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bucks have come back to tie the series after going down 0-2 to the Suns. Who has the advantage now? Team USA drops a few exhibition games heading into the Olympics, how concerned should they be. Plus, looking at some of the biggest steals in the draft over the past few years, Space Jam 2 is set to be released, and what’s the deal with Scott Foster and CP3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game 2 between the Suns and Clippers was possibly the craziest game in the last 5 years. CJ breaks down everything, from the back and forth shots, to the replays, interpreting the rules, the wild final play, and more. Plus, the Nets collapse and lose to the Bucks in 7, CJ breaks down the final game and what this means for the Nets moving forward. The Sixers are going to have some decisions to make with Ben Simmons, Celtics find their new head coach, and is Devin Booker really encroaching into Kobe territory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blazers came up short this season after getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. CJ talks about Dame's historic Game 5, what went wrong in the series, and addresses trade rumors around both he and Damian Lillard. Plus, the Blazers are on the search for a new coach after mutually parting ways with Terry Stotts. The playoffs roll on and CJ breaks down all of the series, the Lakers get knocked out early and look to rebuild for next season, Jokic wins the MVP, and can CP3 and Book lead the Suns to the Finals? Plus, Brad Stevens moves into the Celtics front office, Daryl Morey doesn't care about tampering rules, and KD has some words for Jay Will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoffs are in full swing and CJ is breaking down every series, what he's been seeing, and keys for each team to advance. And of course, a full breakdown of the Blazers/Nuggets series that's heading back to Portland tied 1-1. A wild Game 2 saw CJ get called for a flagrant foul that had Twitter on fire and has him talking about flopping in the league. Steph Curry is up for an extension, will he head back to Golden State? Politicians and sports, why they probably don't mix. And the Kwame Brown beef gets more and more entertaining by the day... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final week in the season has teams fighting for positioning while trying to avoid the play-in tournament, and is creating a lot of drama around the league. Russ is a human 2k player setting the record for most triple-doubles in NBA history, but does he need a ring? Steph has made a historic run at the end of the season to close the gap on the scoring title, J. Cole is shooting his shot at pro basketball, and the Celtics have had a rough year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoff picture in the NBA is starting to take shape with a few teams clinching, but the play-in tournament is adding drama and changing team strategies. The Warriors are the first official team to get on the NFT train, but NFT’s have been taking over the league all season with NBA Top Shot. Plus, what it’s like preparing for a Draft, why Zion has already earned his respect in the league, and who should win Sixth Man this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports were quiet on Monday after another unarmed black man was killed at the hands of police in Minnesota. How should the league and players move forward? Mark Cuban voted to expand the play-in format for the playoffs, now he’s backing off. Are the play-in games sustainable? The NFL is starting to mandate vaccines for some employees, could the NBA follow suit? Ben Simmons fires off a shot at Rudy Gobert for the DPOY, we’ve seen an influx of players expanding their businesses into team ownership, and Gary Trent Jr. has been hoopin’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tons of moves around the trade deadline in the NBA that saw Portland get Norm Powell, the Nets and Lakers add big pieces, while Kyle Lowry stays put. Plus, the issue around injuries in the league, which also knocks LaMelo Ball out of the ROY race. Why Dame is the MVP, and why you should never step to the White Mamba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long hiatus, Pull Up is officially back! CJ chats about his long road to recovery getting back on the court, and talks through the Blazers’ epic comeback that had Dame dropping 50. Plus, looking ahead to a super condensed 2nd half schedule for the NBA and how Covid protocols complicate things. He chats the hottest teams in the league, if two guys could win Rookie of the Year, and how is MSG gonna do Patrick Ewing like that?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis Rodman was the focus of the latest installment of ESPN’s The Last Dance, which provides younger kids the opportunity to realize Rodman’s dominance on the basketball court. The NFL Draft had several surprises, but the only team that matters to CJ is the Cleveland Browns. And to celebrate the draft, Pull Up is pleased to welcome on several fans & listeners to the show to talk football, proper hydration, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Last Dance shows a side of Michael Jordan that hasn’t been seen before. In a shocking move, The New England Patriots agreed to trade Rob Gronkowski to the Buccaneers. The take questions from the fans, CJ gives a puppy update, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Green, one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects, has decided to forgo college in favor of the G-League. The WNBA draft will launch the professional career of Oregon standout -Sabrina Ionescu. Plus, The Pull Up Podcast welcomes Miami Heat rookie, Tyler Herro to the show! He’s here to talk about what he’s up to during quarantine, whether Kendrick Nunn should be rookie of the year, what he’s learned from Jimmy Butler, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because of the impact that the Coronavirus has had on both Portland, Oregon, and Northern Ohio, CJ is donating $170,00 in relief money for each respective community. The guys also speak with star Center for the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner! Myles here to talk about the Yoga, staying busying during quarantine, and how he’s matured as both a player and person since joining the NBA. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the absence of live sports, the NBA is holding an NBA 2k20 tournament with some of the league’s best gamers. Plus, Kyrie Irving is the best ball-handler in today’s game, but is he the greatest handler to ever play in the NBA? The guys discuss! And in the spirit of “March Madness” the Pull Up Podcast is pleased to welcome Oregon Ducks standout, Payton Pritchard, onto the show! He’s here to talk about the what it felt like to learn that the NCAA tournament was canceled, how he trains, and what he loves most about Oregon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ is officially a “dog dad” after the McCollum household adopted a rescue puppy! The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have officially been postponed which could have unintended consequences on the 2021 NBA season. The guys also discuss the most unstoppable signature moves in NBA history, whether Wilt Chamberlain would survive in today’s NBA, and Terry Bradshaw’s choice words for Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is suspended and players across the league are exploring news ways to spend their new found free time! Plus, the guys speak with standout small forward for the Louisville Cardinals, Jordan Nwora! He’s here to talk about the disappoint many college players are feeling now that the NCAA tournament is officially canceled and what it’s like to prepare for the upcoming NBA draft. Social Distancing could cause a surge for E-Sports, Tom Brady signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the guys answer fan questions from the listeners. And that and more on this episode of Pull Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony joins the show for a special edition of Pull Up. This episode was recorded on Wednesday night in Portland, Oregon, as the news of the NBA decision to postponed the rest of the 2020 regular season was breaking. CJ and Carmelo Anthony find out in real time that they will not be playing games for an indefinite period and break down what the means for players, fans and the league as a whole. Melo also talks about his journey through NBA and what events proceeded his decision to sign with the Trail Blazers last November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike Lee and the New York Knicks are at odds after the Director was asked to leave Madison Square Garden before a Knicks game and reenter through a separate entrance. The Lakers are looking to fill a roster spot and have a list of veterans players they could sign to the team before the postseason. Russell Westbrook has been lighting up the stat sheet, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been a pleasant surprise in the NBA this year, and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the sports world as a whole. All that and more on this episode of Pull Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices