CJ McCollum
#3PG · Atlanta Hawks
MIP '16
SharpshooterIron Man
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"
D
A+
D+
B
N/A
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The Verdict on CJ, in One Read
On the field, CJ McCollum grades out as a shaky PG for Atlanta Hawks (D+ Impact). That places him 26th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D, a slight overpay. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 12+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 863 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 45.5% | 39.5% | 79.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 76 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 76 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 45.5% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 |  | 56 | 21.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 44.4% | B- B- |
| 2023-24 | | 66 | 20.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 45.9% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 75 | 20.9 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 43.7% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 62 | 22.1 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 46.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 |  | 47 | 23.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 45.8% | B+ B+ |
| 2019-20 | | 70 | 22.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 45.1% | B B |
| 2018-19 | | 70 | 21.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 45.9% | B- B- |
| 2017-18 | | 81 | 21.4 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 44.3% | B- B- |
| 2016-17 | | 80 | 23.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 48.0% | B B |
| 2015-16 | | 80 | 20.8 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 44.8% | B B |
| 2014-15 | | 62 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 43.6% | F F |
| 2013-14 | | 38 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 41.6% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4/30 | vs NYK | L 89-140 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-13 | 1-4 | -24 |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ NYK | L 97-126 | 32 | 6 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$30.7M
Guaranteed
$30.7M
AAV
$30.7M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Among PG contracts at this AAV tier, CJ McCollum grades a D Contract Value Index. At $30.7M annually on a one-year deal for a 34-year-old longtime veteran, the contract represents significant cost for a backcourt contributor whose on-field output—18.7 PPG, 3.3 RPG, and 3.9 APG across 76 games in the 2025-26 season—lands solidly in the above-average starter range rather than the elite tier his recent narrative suggests. The salary burden is steep for a player in the latter stages of his career, particularly when the Hawks' recent roster moves (depth signings like Tony Bradley's mid-season addition, roster trimming) signal an organization managing payroll while competing in the present. McCollum's Contract Value Index reflects the fundamental mismatch between his per-year cost and the durable-but-not-elite production a 34-year-old guard typically delivers, even one having a late-career resurgence. What complicates the CVI picture is the one-year structure itself—this isn't a long-term anchoring commitment, which limits the downside risk—but the immediate cap weight during Atlanta's playoff push with the Finals just over two weeks away is real, and the organization faces a looming decision about whether to bring him back at market value, a tension the media has already begun surfacing. His A+ sentiment grade and the prevailing "should we re-sign him?" discourse demonstrate how potent narrative momentum is, but the B- performance grade and his age make the economics of any long-term extension the true test of front-office discipline.
Performance Analysis
B-
#26 of 93 Point Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where CJ's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How CJ Compares at the Position
CJ McCollum ranks 26th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots CJ between Payton Pritchard (B) just ahead and Fred VanVleet (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Payton PritchardBoston CelticsBKevin Porter Jr.Milwaukee BucksBT.J. McConnellIndiana PacersB-CJ McCollumB-
Graded lower
Fred VanVleetHouston RocketsTransaction History
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About this player
CJ McCollum is a veteran in his 12th NBA season listed at PG for the Atlanta Hawks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on CJ McCollum, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D, Performance B-, Sentiment A+.
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