Pull Up with CJ McCollum

Welcome to another edition of Pull Up, the Marcus Smart episode, to be exact. This week, CJ is joined, in person, by Blazers teammate, and former Buckeye, Evan Turner. Evan spoke about his childhood in Chicago and evolving into the player he is today, the conversations he had with CJ prior to signing in Portland, breaking his back, and his love for Ohio State University. Also, ET weighed in on the best Christmas song of all-time, his love of art, and whether or not man has ever set foot on the moon. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP! Oh, and don't forget: Answer the trivia question from today's show on the Pull Up Twitter feed (reply under the pinned tweet) for a chance to win some CJ Li Ning gear. Good luck! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, CJ and and Jordan are talking:NBA player superstitions, and where CJ would draw the line.Bumpy plane rides, and traveling as an NBA playerHezonja's step-over--would CJ have done the same?Impressive rookies that CJ's played against this year Also, a handful of your Twitter questions, CJ's Wine Corner, and Dennis Smith's reaction to losing his teeth. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a one week hiatus, for Thanksgiving, CJ and Jordan are back and have a lot to catch up on. Markelle Fultz's season gets stranger by the day, Hue Jackson had an eventful Sunday, and which teams would benefit from adding JR Smith to their squad? Plus, a new Wine Corner and CJ breaks down his finger tip dunk from last week's game at MSG. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past weekend in the NBA was a big one so, naturally, this week's Pull Up is a big one as well. CJ and Jordan talk through the Jimmy Butler trade--is Philly the team to beat in the East? Also, the guys touch on Tyson Chandler's instant impact in LA and the Carmelo situation in Houston--where could he land next? Plus, CJ debuts a new segment called "Play Breakdowns," and celebrates the Browns' third win of the season. Also, Common joins the show, talking about his relationship with Kanye, the time he spent around Michael Jordan as a kid, his career as an actor, and about the importance of investing in mental health. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, once again, to another episode of Pull Up. This week, CJ and Jordan were joined by one of the best trash talkers, and one of the biggest Knick fans, in the game, Michael Rapaport. Rap had a few questions for CJ, off the jump, about life in the NBA, before commenting on this Summer's KD interview and challenging the guys to play him in fantasy football. He also touched on rooting for New York teams, what his Knicks need to do to reach the next level, and what it was like to spend some time with Tupac, back in the day. Also, CJ and Jordan talked teams that have surprised them around the NBA thus far, Le'Veon Bell's cryptic tweet, and Omri Casspi's wild Shammgod. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween! Well, this episode of Pull Up was recorded on Halloween, at least, and featured the pride of The BX, UConn legend, and Charlotte Hornet star Kemba Walker.  Kemba talked CJ and Jordan through UConn's 2011 title run and his mindset during that time, when it was obvious to the world that he was ready for the NBA. He also spoke on what it's going to take for the Hornets to be consistent and successful, how he trained during an offseason where he was fully healthy, and the profound impact that Tony Parker has had on the team, since coming over from San Antonio.  Plus, CJ, Jordan, and Kemba talk a little Halloween, and we take you to the wine corner. Let's go, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's show is a day late, but it'll be worth the wait because CJ and Jordan got to spend some time with one of the most outspoken and charismatic men in all of sports, Stephen A. Smith. As you may imagine, Stephen A. had plenty to say about plenty...The 76ers and Markelle FultzThe teams that will make the playoffs from the Western ConferenceThe Darius Bazley SituationWhether he'd prefer Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis, over the next five years ...and much more. Prepare to be entertained, it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA basketball is back! And before settling in to take in the first night of the season, CJ and Jordan caught up with second-year Jazz guard, Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell spoke about his rookie year in Utah, after being traded by the Nuggets, why he wears number 45, being compared to Dwyane Wade, and what he'd like to improve upon in year two. He also touched on how he would pick Kobe's brain, if he had the opportunity, and his connection to the New York Mets. Plus, CJ shares thoughts on some of this year's rookies, and on the recent passing of Blazers and Seahawks owner, Paul Allen. PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show... CJ and Jordan caught up with former NBA assist machine and newly minted Hall of Famer, Steve Nash. Nash and CJ shared stories about being undervalued and overlooked, and Steve emphasized the correlation between success and resilience before talking about his new app, HomeCourt, which uses mass amounts of data to make you a better basketball player. Also, CJ revealed that Steve was instrumental to his success during one of the most memorable games he's ever played. Let's go, it's time to ... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, CJ and Jordan talk...Blazers training camp and CJ's role on the teamSocial Media addictionLeBron's new showsNot being able to earn money as a college athlete ...and much more. Plus, a Twitter Q&A and the return of CJ's Wine corner. Let's go, it's time to ... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show... CJ and Jordan are joined by a former NBA veteran, and one of the realest dudes out there, Stephen Jackson. Stak gave his take on this year's Sixers and what teams are going to have to do if they want to beat the Warriors, before revealing what really went down with Andrew Wiggins, and what he thinks of the whole Jimmy Butler situation. Plus, Jackson told some amazing, eye-opening childhood stories and explained the impact that Stephon Marbury had on his career, when he arrived in New Jersey. Let's go, it's time to ... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's show (number 25--the Nick Anderson edition of Pull Up) is a special one. It took place at the Portland Boys and Girls Club, where CJ was opening up the Dream Center, a room for kids to learn the ins and outs of media and journalism. And in front of a small audience, CJ and Jordan christened the Dream Center by interviewing another Blazers fan favorite, Damian Lillard. Lillard talked about a lot, from his recent workout video to Vontae Davis retiring mid-game, and his life as a new dad. Also, during a Q&A, he spoke about NBA 2K ratings and what it really takes to make it as a D1 athlete. Let's go, it's time to ... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show...CJ was in Cleveland for the Browns opener, and got to spend some time with Jarvis Landry.The guys talk about the Le'Veon Bell situation in Pittsburgh.Cj played one-on-one against his big bro.Jordan and CJ talk about the Serena Williams controversy--was Serena treated unfairly?And Andrew Bynum is attempting a comeback. Also, CJ and Jordan are doing a live podcast in Portland next week with a very special guest, and the Pull Up Pod has its own fantasy football league! Sign up to play against CJ and Jordan at FanDuel.com/PullUp. The game is free, with cash prizes for our listeners. If CJ wins, he'll be donating the money to charity. Let's go! it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show... CJ and Jordan were joined by former Broncos, Jaguars, and Dolphins TE, Julius Thomas. Thomas, who just retired to pursue a PhD in psychology, spoke about his decision to stop playing football, his quest to learn more about CTE, and the steps that can be taken in order to make the NFL safer. He also spoke about Colin Kaepernick and Nike's decision to use him in their latest ad, before weighing in with thoughts on how CJ's Browns are going to do this season. Let's go! it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show... CJ and Jordan were joined by Pelicans big man, Jahlil Okafor. Okafor, who already has four years in the league at the age of 22, spoke on his summer of transformation, the uncomfortable process of changing his shooting motion, and being excited to play with Anthony Davis. He also touched on Duke's young stars and their NBA comparisons, the advice he would offer to fellow Sixers lottery pick, Markelle Fultz, and why Kevin Love's Players' Tribune piece meant so much to him. Let's go! it's time to... PULL UP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices