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CJ McCollum reveals the reason why he enjoys playing in Sacramento: "The Kings were supposed to draft me. They actually told me they were going to take me at seven and didn't."
Credit: AP - Scanpix Credit AP - ScanpixNew Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum had an outstanding performance on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, securing a 133-100 victory for his team at Golden 1 Center.
Player of the Game EFF 34 C.J. McCollum Points 30 Accuracy 11-16 Rebounds 7 Assists 4
McCollum not only scored a game-high 30 points but also took a shot at the Kings franchise, sharing that Sacramento had initially intended to draft him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
"Yeah, Sacramento was supposed to draft me," McCollum said post-game. "They had me come back for a second workout, actually told me they were going to take me at seven and didn't, so I enjoy playing here."
Contrary to their initial plan of drafting McCollum, the Kings opted for Kansas guard Ben McLemore with the No. 7 pick in 2013.
McLemore spent five seasons with Sacramento, averaging 9.0 points per game in 312 appearances. Despite his tenure, McLemore didn't reach the impact level McCollum achieved in his career.
McCollum, known for his scoring prowess, has averaged 19.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 688 games for the Portland Trail Blazers, who selected him as the 10th pick.
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