Before Blazers guard CJ McCollum fractured his foot Saturday night, a setback that’s expected to sideline him for at least one month, the 29-year-old was starting to undergo a significant and beneficial makeover rarely seen from players so deep into their careers.
Already one of the sport’s most consistent scorers and capable shooters, McCollum’s progress was as indisputable as an earthquake. It’s development that was less about tightening up what he could already do well and more about tangibly expanding it. Primarily known for his effective in-between game, McCollum entered his eighth season intent on dominating from behind the three-point line far more so than he ever had before.