Tyler Conway
@@ jtylerconwayTwitter LogoIncluded Columnist IVNovember 30, 2023
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum exposed he required to utilize an oxygen tank throughout his healing from a collapsed lung.
“I seemed like an old individual,” McCollum told press reporters after going back to the lineup in Wednesday’s 124-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. “I required oxygen for a while. I asked my other half, ‘Is this what it’s going to resemble when I’m older? Pressing oxygen to the restroom?’ I did that for 4 or 5 days and felt excellent in regards to my breathing. It was about ramping up.”
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CJ McCollum: “I seemed like an old individual. I was on oxygen for a while. I took a look at my partner and I resembled, ‘Is this what it’s gon na resemble when I’m older?’ Like pressing the oxygen to the restroom and things.” << a href="https://t.co/n2C8RcG66J">> pic.twitter.com/n2C8RcG66J
McCollum had 20 points, 5 helps and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes as the Pelicans controlled the Sixers from the opening whistle.
“I was delighted,” McCollum stated. “I seemed like a kid once again. Having the ability to play in the video games after needing to see, after being hurt. The kind of injury it was, I was appreciative I might play.”
The 32-year-old missed out on more than 3 weeks after suffering his 2nd collapsed lung in 3 seasons. He missed out on 18 video games throughout the 2021-22 season while betting the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering the injury for the very first time.
The Pelicans are 5-2 in video games McCollum has actually remained in the lineup this season, versus a 5-7 record with him on the sidelines. New Orleans is among 8 groups to make the Play-In Tournament knockout round and will play the Sacramento Kings in the quarterfinals.
In general, the Pelicans are 10-9 and being in 8th location in the Western Conference.