Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have been teammates for seven years now, both having spent the entirety of their careers thus far playing in Portland. But can chemistry and longevity lead to a title in the modern NBA? The Trail Blazers guards talked to Michael Weinreb of the Ringer about the keys to their partnership, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.
And while getting along off the court isn’t required to win basketball games (See Shaq and Kobe), that kind of chemistry helps keep potential issues at bay.