CJ McCollum is an American basketballer here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
CJ McCollum is a 33-year-old American, currently, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA League. He is a brilliant Shooting guard and Point guard, who was a big match player in his college days. Let us see more about his net worth, salary, personal details and more.
CJ McCollum Facts
| Birth Place | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Father’s Name | Errick McCollum I |
| Mother’s Name | Kathy Andrews |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| College | Lehigh University |
| Net Worth (2024) | $70 Million |
| Age | 33 |
| Date of Birth | September 19, 1991 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2013 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1 |
| Playing Career | 2013–present |
| Position | Shooting guard / Point guard |
| Teams | 2013–2022 Portland Trail Blazers 2014 -Idaho Stampede 2022–present New Orleans Pelicans |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Elise Esposito |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
CJ McCollum Career
McCollum started playing basketball in his high school days at GlenOak High School. He was training all day to improve his skills and to achieve his goal of entering the NBA League. On seeing his performance McCollum received various scholarships from colleges. At the end of his career, McCollum’s total score count was 1,405 points and was awarded the Gatorade Ohio Player of the year award. Cj McCollum is now in the top 100 richest NBA players of all time.
He decided to join Lehigh University by rejecting the offers from other colleges. McCollum made a huge impact on the Lehigh team, as he averaged 19.1 points with 5 rebounds per game in the freshman season. Out of the 33 games he played, he started in 31 games for Lehigh. At the end of his senior year, McCollum decided to enter the 2013 NBA draft. The NBA community was waiting eagerly to see which team is going to pick McCollum, as he was one of the expected top picks of the 2013 draft.
With lots of hype, McCollum entered the 2013 draft. He was picked by the Portland Trail Blazers as the tenth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He got into the 2013 Summer League and averaged 21 points with 4 rebounds per game. The whole summer season was like a cakewalk for him. He continued to play in the 2014-15 season and performed well for the Blazers. McCollum became a key player for the Blazers team and maintained a streak of 9 years with the Blazers.
At the end of his 2021 season, McCollum was traded by the Blazers. The Pelicans came quickly and signed a contract with McCollum. McCollum scored a massive 32 points against the San Antonio Spurs and shocked the whole NBA community. McCollum’s contract was extended to a two-year/$64 million contract by the Pelicans. As of now, everything is going well for McCollum with the Pelicans.
CJ McCollum Achievements
- NBA Most Improved Player (2016)
- 2× AP Honorable Mention All-American (2010, 2012)
- 2× Patriot League Player of the Year (2010, 2012)
- 3× First-team All-Patriot League (2010–2012)
- Patriot League tournament MVP (2012)
- Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2010)
- No. 3 retired by Lehigh Mountain Hawks
CJ McCollum Contract Details
| Current Contract: | 2 yr(s) |
| Average Salary | $32,000,000 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $63,999,999 |
| SIGNED USING | Veteran Extension/Bird |
| Free Agent: | 2026 / UFA |
McCollum signed a 3-year/$100 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans that includes a $33.3 million average annual salary and an assured $100 million at signing. It is a pretty good signing by McCollum at the intermediate of his long career, it is quite obvious that he will land some bigger contracts than the current one in the near future.
In 2024, McCollum re-signed with New Orleans Pelicans for a 2 year deal. His trade is valued at $63,999,999. McCollum will earn an average salary of $32m in the NBA.
CJ McCollum Net Worth
As of 2024, McCollum’s estimated net worth is $70 million. But the exact numbers of his net worth are not yet revealed by him. Since it is just the intermediate point of his basketball career, it is pretty sure that he will add numbers to his net worth in the near future. The current signing and new endorsements will help him to increase his net worth in the coming years.
CJ McCollum Personal Life
CJ McCollum was born to his parents, Erick McCollum and Kathy Andrews on September 19, 1991. McCollum has not disclosed any further information regarding his parents yet. It is said that McCollum is very close to his parents and shares everything with them. His parents were supportive right from the start of his career.
McCollum is currently in a romantic relationship with Elise Esposito. The couple met each other at Lehigh University and fell in love with each other. It is said that the couple is going to get married very soon.
CJ McCollum Endorsements
CJ McCollum has endorsements with AT&T, Levi Strauss & Co, Moda Health, LaceClips, Li Ning, and Jamba Juice. His endorsements make him richer in NBA and he will receive $7m on average every year through these brand deals.
CJ McCollum FAQs
| What is the age of CJ McCollum? |
| CJ McCollum is 33 years old and was born on September 19, 1991 |
| What is the net worth of CJ McCollum? |
| CJ McCollum has a net worth is $70 Million. |
| Where was CJ McCollum born? |
| CJ McCollum was born in Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. |
| In which year was CJ McCollum drafted? |
| CJ McCollum was picked in the 1st round, the 10th overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. |
| In what position does CJ McCollum play? |
| CJ McCollum plays in the position of Shooting guard / Point guard. |
| What is CJ McCollum’s height? |
| CJ McCollum’s height is 6 ft 3. |
| What is CJ McCollum’s weight? |
| CJ McCollum’s weight is 86 kg. |
| Is CJ McCollum married? |
| Yes, he is married to Elise Esposito. |
| How many kids does CJ McCollum have? |
| CJ McCollum doesn’t have a kid. |
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