Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is having a rough offseason. First he and Kevin Durant got into a public argument on McCollum's podcast, in which Durant expressly told him that the Blazers have no shot at winning the NBA title. Then McCollum compared Durant joining Golden State to some elaborate situation between rival gangs. Yikes.
Then on Wednesday, McCollum once again made headlines for saying that he thinks the idea of superteams is "disgusting," which prompted the ire of many fans. One of those fans was Jennifer Williams, who replied to the quote on Twitter by saying, "Win a playoff game then talk."
McCollum's response, "Im trying Jennifer," is exactly what bored, August NBA Twitter was waiting for. It immediately spawned a series of retweets, memes, GIFs and photoshops, the best of which are presented below for your approval.
He's doing his best, Jennifer. pic.twitter.com/GiyhA7NDwF
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) August 15, 2018
— Kofie (@KofieYeboah) August 15, 2018
I'M TRYING JENNIFER pic.twitter.com/xGbWVR2riC
— karmunism (@IanKarmel) August 15, 2018
I’M TRYING JENNIFER pic.twitter.com/GI8e6acBdG
— SLC Dunkismo (@slcdunk) August 15, 2018
“I’m trying Jennifer” pic.twitter.com/lWzGTU2c7x
— Washed Millennial ♻ (@Based_J_) August 15, 2018
🗣 I’M TRYING JENNIFER pic.twitter.com/DoJcxKU69y
— Fire Neil Olshey (@FireNeilOlshey) August 15, 2018
“I’m trying Jennifer” pic.twitter.com/TXBzYxzJ3U
— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) August 15, 2018
Im trying Jennifer. pic.twitter.com/ZzL06t8tnP
— Ruler of Slick Bricks (@TheDunkKing) August 15, 2018
"I'm trying, Jennifer."
— Steve McPherson (@steventurous) August 15, 2018
Jennifer: pic.twitter.com/xxhdMipbz8
TFW you're trying jennifer pic.twitter.com/CZ7LDq7YL2
— Trash Tyler (@tylerlauletta) August 15, 2018
“I’m trying, Jennifer.” pic.twitter.com/R9ubi7Us9w
— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) August 15, 2018
"IM TRYING JENNIFER" pic.twitter.com/KkITz6L3wp
— Colin Ward-Henninger (@ColinCBSSports) August 15, 2018
you: h--
— SB Nation (@SBNation) August 15, 2018
me: IM TRYING JENNIFER pic.twitter.com/2FJkRZjq5c
"I'm trying Jennifer" is my answer to everything https://t.co/21GdCHpQRx
— Max Resetar (@maxresetar) August 15, 2018
We're all trying Jennifer
— Aaron Mesh (@AaronMesh) August 15, 2018
Even McCollum himself couldn't help but laugh at all the attention his comment attracted.
Somebody send me a “ I’m trying Jennifer “ t-shirt 😂😂😂
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 15, 2018
No word on whether McCollum will get his shirt, but a fan quickly made up a prototype for McCollum's jersey next season.
this should be your jersey for 2018 😂 pic.twitter.com/dQswLYOyfq
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) August 15, 2018
NBA Twitter moves quickly, so chances are this will die down and McCollum can go back to being a borderline All-Star next season. But the internet never forgets, so you better believe "Im trying Jennifer" memes will be out in full force the next time McCollum and/or the Blazers struggle.