CJ McCollum back in Blazers rotation
Here’s the Oregonian reporting on the aftermath of the Wesley Matthews injury in Portland:
It’s not the circumstances he likely pictured, but Trail Blazers second year guard CJ McCollum is back in the role he envisioned for himself heading into the season.
He’s a top option off the bench for a Portland team making a playoff push.
Of course, now he’s backing up Arron Afflalo and not Wesley Matthews, but McCollum’s role, the minutes and opportunity are back to where they were in the beginning of the season.
“Take advantage of whatever minutes you get and continue to gain trust,” McCollum said of his mindset at Blazers on Monday. “That’s the biggest thing. The past is over with.”
