Height
6'3"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
34
College
Lehigh
Experience
12 yrs
Wingspan
6'6.3"
Reach
8'0.5"
Hand Size
8" × 9.5"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 853 | 18.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 45.5% | 39.5% | 79.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 67 | 18.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CLE | W 124-102 | 24 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11-16 | 6-8 | +22 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$30.7M
Guaranteed
$30.7M
AAV
$30.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Hawks' decision to hand CJ McCollum a $30.7M single-year deal earns a D- CVI grade, reflecting a significant overpay for a solid starter entering the twilight of his prime. While McCollum remains a capable scorer and secondary playmaker, committing over $30 million to a guard who's never been more than the third-best player on a playoff team severely hamstrings Atlanta's salary cap flexibility during what should be a crucial window with Trae Young. The one-year structure does provide an escape hatch, but it also signals the Hawks are punting on meaningful roster construction for 2024-25, essentially paying luxury tax money for a player whose trade value will be minimal given his age and production relative to that salary. McCollum's shooting and veteran presence have merit, but this contract represents the kind of win-now desperation move that rarely translates to actual wins. For a franchise still searching for the right pieces around Young, locking up this much cap space on a solid starter rather than pursuing a true difference-maker feels like a costly miscalculation that could set back their championship timeline another year.
Performance Analysis
CJ McCollum earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a point guard. This season, CJ is putting up 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game across 853 games. CJ's strongest area is PPG at 18.6, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 3.4 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, CJ ranks 34th.
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