Damian Lillard Sends Message To Former Trail Blazers Teammate CJ McCollum

Damian Lillard sent a message to CJ McCollum.

Mar 1, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum (3) and Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) look on during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 119-115.

Despite the loss, CJ McCollum finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 10/22 from the field and 5/12 from the three-point range.

He also made NBA history.

Via The NBA: "Congrats to @CJMcCollum of the @PelicansNBA for moving into 20th on the all-time 3-POINTERS MADE list!"

Congrats to @CJMcCollum of the @PelicansNBA for moving into 20th on the all-time 3-POINTERS MADE list! pic.twitter.com/PlrXo6xcEV

— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2025

After the milestone, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard made a post to his Instagram story for McCollum.

Lillard wrote: "Congrats brother"

Damian Lillard IG Story / March 15

Lillard and McCollum were teammates for nearly a decade on the Portland Trail Blazers.

They helped the franchise reach the 2019 Western Conference finals.

Nov 15, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) speaks with guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Moda Center. The Blazers won 118-113.Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-Imagn Images / Steve Dykes-Imagn Images

McCollum is now in his fourth season playing for the Pelicans.

At 33, he still remains one of the best guards in the league with averages of 21.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 52 games.

That said, the Pelicans are 18-58 in 66 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Western Conference.

Congrats to NBPA President @CJMcCollum for moving up to 20th on the all-time three-pointers made list📈 pic.twitter.com/9uZof88PBS

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) March 16, 2025

As for Lillard, he is in his second year with the Bucks.

The future Hall of Famer is averaging 25.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 37.8% from the three-point range in 56 games.

Mar 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) looks to pass the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Lillard and McCollum have faced off three times since going their seperate ways.

McCollum has a 2-1 record in those matchups.