The New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been announced as the latest NBA Analyst to join ESPN. This is the latest duty in what is already a packed schedule for McCollum with the 30-year-old player also serving as president of the National Basketball Players Association.
“I am excited to bring what I feel is my unique perspective, based on my vast knowledge of the game that I’ve gained during my nine years as a player in the NBA,” McCollum said upon his acceptance of this role. The NBA star is expected to make his network debut on Thursday, June 2, during “NBA Finals: Celebrating 75”; an alternative presentation of the opening game between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
McCollum’s debut as an analyst will not be his first foray into broadcast journalism. A graduate from Lehigh University with a journalism degree, McCollum the Pelicans guard has previously appeared on various ESPN segments as an analyst.
In addition to providing analysis for games in the NBA Summer League, McCollum is expected to work with ESPN to develop a new podcast. He will also be slated to appear in numerous ESPN studio shows throughout the year.
