Corey Jae Crowder is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was born on July 6, 1990, in Villa Rica, Georgia. Crowder played college basketball at Marquette University and was selected with the 34th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012 NBA draft. His career has included stints with several teams including the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and most recently the Indiana Pacers before joining the Kings. Known for his defensive abilities and three-point shooting, Crowder has established himself as a valuable role player throughout his career.
July 6, 1990: Birth of Jae Crowder
Jae Crowder was born on July 6, 1990.
2010: Transfer to Marquette University
After the 2010 season, Jae Crowder transferred from Howard College to Marquette University.
2010: NJCAA Player of the Year and Championship Win
In 2010, Jae Crowder was named NABC NJCAA Player of the Year and led Howard College to its first NJCAA Division I championship.
January 1, 2011: Career-High 29 Points
On January 1, 2011, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 29 points against West Virginia while playing for Marquette University.
2011: First Season at Marquette
In 2011, Jae Crowder played his first season at Marquette University.
March 30, 2012: Reese's College All-Star Game East Perfect Player
On March 30, 2012, Jae Crowder was named the East Perfect Player of the Game in the Reese's College All-Star Game.
July 20, 2012: Signing with Dallas Mavericks
On July 20, 2012, Jae Crowder officially signed a two-year non-guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
2012: Big East Player of the Year and All-American Honors
In 2012, Jae Crowder led Marquette to a second-place finish in the Big East and was named Big East Player of the Year and an AP Second-Team All-American.
2012: NBA Draft and Trade to Dallas Mavericks
In 2012, Jae Crowder was drafted 34th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
November 5, 2013: Career-High 18 Points against Lakers
On November 5, 2013, Jae Crowder scored a then career-high 18 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 27, 2014: Assigned to D-League
On February 27, 2014, Jae Crowder was assigned to the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
June 10, 2014: Mavericks Exercise Team Option
On June 10, 2014, the Mavericks exercised their team option on Jae Crowder's contract.
November 9, 2014: Season-High 15 Points against Heat
On November 9, 2014, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 15 points against the Miami Heat.
December 18, 2014: Trade to Boston Celtics
On December 18, 2014, Jae Crowder was traded to the Boston Celtics.
2014: Trade to Boston Celtics
In 2014, Jae Crowder was traded to the Boston Celtics.
January 12, 2015: Career-High 22 Points against Pelicans
On January 12, 2015, Jae Crowder scored a then career-high 22 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.
April 14, 2015: Game-Winning Shot against Raptors
On April 14, 2015, Jae Crowder hit a game-winning shot with 0.8 seconds left against the Toronto Raptors.
July 27, 2015: Re-signs with Celtics
On July 27, 2015, Jae Crowder re-signed with the Boston Celtics on a five-year, $35 million contract.
December 18, 2015: Career-High 24 Points against Hawks
On December 18, 2015, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 24 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
January 4, 2016: Career-High 25 Points against Nets
On January 4, 2016, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 25 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
October 26, 2016: Season Opener Performance against Nets
On October 26, 2016, Jae Crowder scored 21 points in the Celtics' season opener against the Brooklyn Nets.
March 17, 2017: Season-Highs against Nets
On March 17, 2017, Jae Crowder recorded season-highs with 24 points and 12 rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets.
March 26, 2017: Season-High 25 Points against Heat
On March 26, 2017, Jae Crowder set a new season-high with 25 points against the Miami Heat.
August 2017: Mother's Passing
Jae Crowder's mother, Helen Thompson, passed away from cancer in August 2017. This occurred on the same night he was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
August 2017: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers
In August 2017, Jae Crowder was traded back to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
August 22, 2017: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers
On August 22, 2017, Jae Crowder was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
November 20, 2017: Season-High 18 Points against Pistons
On November 20, 2017, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 18 points against the Detroit Pistons.
February 8, 2018: Trade to Utah Jazz
On February 8, 2018, Jae Crowder was traded to the Utah Jazz.
March 9, 2018: Season-High 22 Points against Grizzlies
On March 9, 2018, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlies.
2018: Trade to Utah Jazz
In 2018, Jae Crowder was traded to the Utah Jazz.
January 1, 2019: Career-High 30 Points against Raptors
On January 1, 2019, Jae Crowder scored a career-high 30 points against the Toronto Raptors.
July 6, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies
On July 6, 2019, Jae Crowder was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver, and draft picks in exchange for Mike Conley Jr.
2019: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies
In 2019, Jae Crowder was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
January 4, 2020: Season-High 27 Points Against Clippers
On January 4, 2020, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 27 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He also contributed eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks in the Grizzlies' 140-114 victory.
February 6, 2020: Traded to Miami Heat
On February 6, 2020, Jae Crowder was traded to the Miami Heat as part of a three-team trade. This trade reunited him with his former college teammate, Jimmy Butler.
November 28, 2020: Signs with Phoenix Suns
On November 28, 2020, Jae Crowder signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.
2020: Trade to Miami Heat and First NBA Finals Appearance
In 2020, Jae Crowder was traded to the Miami Heat and reached his first NBA Finals.
April 12, 2021: Season-High 26 Points Against Rockets
On April 12, 2021, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 26 points against the Houston Rockets, along with two rebounds and two assists, in a 126-120 win.
June 22, 2021: Game-Winning Assist in Western Conference Finals
On June 22, 2021, during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Jae Crowder made a crucial game-winning assist to Deandre Ayton with 0.9 seconds left, leading to a buzzer-beating alley-oop dunk that secured a 104-103 victory for the Suns against the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 6, 2021: Season-High 19 Points Against Spurs
On December 6, 2021, Jae Crowder scored a season-high 19 points against the San Antonio Spurs along with six rebounds in a 108-104 win.
2021: Second NBA Finals Appearance with Phoenix Suns
In 2021, Jae Crowder signed with the Phoenix Suns and reached his second NBA Finals.
March 6, 2022: 19 Points Against Bucks
On March 6, 2022, Jae Crowder scored 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which the Suns lost 132-122.
September 25, 2022: Agrees to Sit Out Season
On September 25, 2022, Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns mutually agreed that Crowder would sit out the 2022-23 season while the team searched for a suitable trade.
2022: Disagreement with Suns and Inactive Status
In 2022, Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns mutually agreed that he would sit out the start of the 2022-23 season due to disagreements with the front office.
February 9, 2023: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On February 9, 2023, Jae Crowder was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team deal that also involved the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers. As part of the trade, Kevin Durant was sent to the Phoenix Suns.
April 4, 2023: First Start for Bucks
On April 4, 2023, Jae Crowder made his first start for the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 140-128 win against the Washington Wizards.
July 9, 2023: Re-signs with Bucks
On July 9, 2023, Jae Crowder re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
2023: Trade to Milwaukee Bucks
In 2023, Jae Crowder was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
2024: Signing with Sacramento Kings
In 2024, Jae Crowder signed with the Sacramento Kings.