It was the meme of the summer for NBA Twitter.
A few months previously, Portland had swept out of the playoffs, and during an interview the Blazers CJ McCollum was asked if he would join an established winner to chase wins and a ring, and he said he wouldn’t.
Which prompted this Twitter exchange, which went viral.
Win a playoff game then talk
— Foucsed and Trying - Dubs 4Ever (@ChocDelight1980) August 15, 2018
Im trying Jennifer
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 15, 2018
Portland did get a series win, and Jennifer — her name is Jennifer Williams, she’s actually a Warriors fan — took credit.
Before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals Thursday, CJ got to meet Williams.
.@CJMcCollum finally meets Jennifer! 😂 pic.twitter.com/TxWnLq0iwC
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 16, 2019
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 16, 2019
McCollum has done more than try these playoffs, he’s looked fantastic and is a reason the Blazers are here in the conference finals.