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Mountain Hawk Talk - NBA Superstar CJ McCollum '13
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 12/28/2020
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 12/28/2020
On episode 11 of the podcast, host Josh Liddick is joined by Lehigh men's basketball legend, NBA superstar and current Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum '13. They talk about the veteran entering his eighth season in the association (3:09), habits and traits he uses today that were developed during his time at Lehigh (4:02), learning the importance of family while in the Orlando bubble over the summer (5:27), working with youth pursuing a career in journalism through "CJ's Press Pass," and his work and goals in battling social injustices and systemic racism (12:20).
Fans "Ask CJ" their questions (16:35), while the Canton, Ohio native discusses the rare success of the Cleveland Browns this season (24:18). CJ gives his thoughts on how the Trail Blazers will perform this year (25:55), his brand new pinot noir wine, McCollum Heritage 91, released in the fall (26:50), how Lehigh's mantra "Learn, Grow, Lead" applies to him (28:57), and why thinks the prospective basketball student athlete should choose Lehigh University in the recruiting process (32:06). Special thanks to Roseann Corsi of the Lehigh Athletics Partnership for arranging this interview. Mountain Hawk Talk is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health.
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The Routine: Pregame superstitions & rituals. ??
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The Mindset: Staying cool when the pressure is on. ??
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The Vibe: How team chemistry fuels that dugout energy. ???
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