CJ McCollum Comments On New Job With ESPN

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CJ McCollum is the latest NBA star

CJ McCollum was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the New Orleans Pelicans this season and it turned out to be a huge move for the Pels who came very close to defeating the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With McCollum on the roster, the Pelicans have the potential to be a good team for a very long time, and it seems like the star is already looking beyond the court.

Just like so many other NBA stars before him, McCollum is looking to enter the broadcasting world. In fact, today it was announced that he would join ESPN for the NBA Finals and he would even be a part of the network's team throughout the 2022-23 season. He will be creating a podcast for the network and his expertise will be a huge part of the league's coverage. 

CJ McCollum Comments On New Job With ESPN
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“To have an opportunity to put my journalism background to use on the largest stage with the many talented professionals at ESPN is a dream come true,” McCollum said in a statement. Needless to say, this is a role that McCollum was made for.

Broadcasting is a perfect way for players to transition out of playing, although more and more stars are doing it while they're still playing. Draymond Green created the blueprint, and now, McCollum is continuing to execute.

CJ McCollum Comments On New Job With ESPN
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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