Pull Up with CJ McCollum

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Free Agency Frenzy, New Look Lakers, East Loads Up Aug 06, 2021

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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.

Woj on Bucks Championship, Giannis’ Humble Beginnings, What’s Next For Suns Jul 22, 2021

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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.

Wild NBA Finals, Team USA, Biggest Draft Steals Jul 16, 2021

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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?

Nets Collapse, Sixers Conundrum, WCF Game 2 Insanity Jun 24, 2021

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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?

Blazers Season Ends, Trade Rumors, Coaching Changes, Playoffs Roll On Jun 10, 2021

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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.

Heated Playoff Games, Flopping, Kwame Brown Goes Off May 26, 2021

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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...

Russ & Steph Make History, Play-In Drama, J. Cole in the G-League? May 11, 2021

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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.

Playoff Race Heats Up, NFT Craze, Respect for Zion Apr 29, 2021

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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.

Play-In Games, Simmons vs. Gobert, & Vaccines in the League Apr 15, 2021

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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’.

League Shaken Up, Injury Issues, & MVP Dame Mar 31, 2021

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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.

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