Jae Crowder is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Known for his toughness, defensive versatility, and three-point shooting, Crowder has established himself as a valuable role player throughout his career. He has played for several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, and Milwaukee Bucks, demonstrating his adaptability and experience. Crowder is respected for his intensity and contributions to winning teams.
On July 6, 1990, Corey Jae Crowder was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
After his season with the Howard Hawks, Jae Crowder transferred to Marquette University in 2010, selecting the Golden Eagles over other universities.
In 2010, during his sophomore season with the Howard Hawks, Jae Crowder was named NABC NJCAA Player of the Year and helped the team win its first-ever NJCAA Division I championship.
On January 1, 2011, Jae Crowder recorded a career-high 29 points and 8 rebounds in a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers.
During the 2011-2012 season, Jae Crowder averaged 17.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
On March 30, 2012, Jae Crowder was named East Perfect Player of the Game in the Reese's College All-Star Game.
On July 20, 2012, Jae Crowder officially signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a non-guaranteed two-year contract.
In 2012, Jae Crowder declared for the NBA draft, where he was drafted 34th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and traded to the Dallas Mavericks on draft night.
In 2012, Jae Crowder was named Big East Player of the Year, as well as an AP Second-Team All American.
On November 5, 2013, Jae Crowder scored a then career-high 18 points in a 123–104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
On February 27, 2014, Jae Crowder was assigned to the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
On June 10, 2014, the Mavericks exercised their team option on Jae Crowder's contract.
On November 9, 2014, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting in a 105–96 loss to the Miami Heat.
On December 18, 2014, Jae Crowder was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Rajon Rondo and Dwight Powell.
On January 12, 2015, Jae Crowder scored a then career-high 22 points in a 108–100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
On April 14, 2015, Jae Crowder hit an off-balance fall-away two-point shot to lift Boston to a 95–93 win over the Toronto Raptors.
On July 27, 2015, Jae Crowder re-signed with the Celtics on a reported five-year, $35 million contract.
On December 18, 2015, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 24 points in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
On January 4, 2016, Jae Crowder topped his career-high with 25 points in a 103–94 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
On October 26, 2016, Jae Crowder scored 21 points in the Celtics' season opener, a 122–117 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
On March 17, 2017, Jae Crowder recorded season highs with 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 98–95 win over Brooklyn.
On March 26, 2017, Jae Crowder set a new season high with 25 points in a 112–108 win over the Miami Heat.
In August 2017, Jae Crowder was traded back to his draft team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In August 2017, Jae Crowder's mother, Helen Thompson, died of cancer.
On August 22, 2017, Jae Crowder was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving.
On November 20, 2017, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 18 points against the Detroit Pistons.
On February 8, 2018, Jae Crowder was acquired by the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade.
On March 9, 2018, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 22 points in a 95–78 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On January 1, 2019, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 30 points in a 122–116 loss to the Toronto Raptors.
On July 6, 2019, Jae Crowder was acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies from the Jazz.
On January 4, 2020, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 27 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
On February 6, 2020, Jae Crowder was traded to the Miami Heat in a 3-team trade.
On November 28, 2020, Jae Crowder signed a 3-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.
In 2020, Jae Crowder was traded to the Miami Heat, reaching his first NBA Finals.
On April 12, 2021, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 26 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.
On June 22, 2021, Jae Crowder inbounded the ball to Deandre Ayton for a buzzer-beating, game-winning alley-oop dunk in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
On December 6, 2021, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 19 points in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2021, during the offseason, Jae Crowder signed with the Phoenix Suns and reached his second NBA Finals.
On March 6, 2022, he again scored 19 points, alongside five rebounds and seven assists, in a 132–122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
On September 25, 2022, Jae Crowder and the Suns mutually agreed to let Crowder sit out for the 2022–23 season.
In 2022, Jae Crowder and the Suns mutually agreed on Crowder sitting out for the start of the 2022-23 season.
On February 9, 2023, Jae Crowder was acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Suns.
On April 4, 2023, Jae Crowder recorded 19 points and nine rebounds during his first start for the Bucks.
On July 9, 2023, Jae Crowder re-signed with the Bucks.
On February 8, 2024, Jae Crowder recorded season highs of 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
On November 27, 2024, Jae Crowder signed with the Sacramento Kings.
In 2024, Jae Crowder signed with the Sacramento Kings.