CJ McCollum Passes Dallas Mavericks Legend to Make NBA History

New Orleans Pelicans star CJ McCollum passed Dirk Nowitzki on a historic NBA list

Mar 15, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a huge road upset over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, winning 119-115 behind a 29-point outing from star forward Zion Williamson.

The Pelicans have put together a solid core of players centered around Williamson, teaming him up with guys like Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and CJ McCollum, but health has ruined their season.

Still, their guys continue to perform, and it showed on Wednesday night in Minnesota. McCollum contributed 18 points on 7-18 shooting from the field and 3-9 from beyond the arc, but it ended up being a historic night for him.

CJ McCollum passed DIRK NOWITZKI in three-pointers last night for No. 19 all-time.

He also moved ahead of Shawn Kemp in scoring for No. 151 in NBA history.

Not bad at all!

— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) March 20, 2025

McCollum passed Dallas Mavericks legend and Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki for 19th on the NBA all-time three-pointers made list. McCollum has made 1,983 three-pointers throughout his career and is now just six more away from passing Jason Kidd for 18th on the historic list.

McCollum also passed Dick Barnett for 151st on the NBA all-time scoring list, notching 15,359 career points.

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The 12-year NBA veteran is averaging 20.9 points and 4.0 assists per game this season for a struggling New Orleans squad, shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.5% from deep. McCollum, 33, is the ideal veteran guard to have in a young Pelicans lineup. and his continued high-level play is a major factor.

McCollum and the Pelicans move on to face the Timberwolves again for the second time in three days on Friday.

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