C.J. McCollum made his NBA debut and had to stand in front of his locker answering reporters’ question after Portland’s 110-94 win over Orlando at the Moda Center.
McCollum’s debut had been anticipated for weeks after he was cleared to fully practice in late December. He had, after all, been the 10th pick in June’s draft, but had fractured his left foot during an Oct. 5 practice.
McCollum’s first NBA basket was an 18-foot jumper 34 seconds into the second quarter, set up by a pass from Nicolas Batum.