Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jamal Crawford

Discover the career path of Jamal Crawford, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jamal Crawford, nicknamed "J-Crossover," is a former American professional basketball player in the NBA from 2000 to 2020. Widely considered one of the best ball handlers ever, he's also regarded as one of the best sixth men in NBA history. Crawford holds the record for most NBA Sixth Man of the Year awards, winning the title three times, a record he shares with Lou Williams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: NBA Draft Declaration

Following his freshman year, Jamal Crawford declared for the 2000 NBA draft.

2000: Played in the NBA

In 2000, Jamal Crawford began his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2000: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers and Traded to Chicago Bulls

In 2000, Jamal Crawford was selected 8th overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a draft-day deal.

2001: Second NBA Season

During his second NBA season in 2001, Jamal Crawford was limited to 23 games due to injury but improved his stats, averaging 9.3 points.

2002: Key Component of the Bulls Offense

In 2002, Jamal Crawford emerged as a key component of coach Bill Cartwright's offense for the Chicago Bulls, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1 steal per game.

2003: Fourth NBA Season

In 2003, Jamal Crawford played his fourth NBA season and averaged 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest for the Chicago Bulls.

2004: Joined the New York Knicks

In 2004, Jamal Crawford joined the New York Knicks and averaged 17.7 points per game.

2005: Reduced Role with the Knicks

In 2005, during his second year with the New York Knicks, Jamal Crawford took on a reduced sixth man role under coach Larry Brown, averaging 14.3 points per game.

2006: ACL Injury

In 2006, Jamal Crawford was limited to 59 games due to an ACL injury but still averaged 17.6 points for the Knicks.

2008: Traded to Golden State Warriors

In 2008, Jamal Crawford was traded from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors.

2009: Joined Atlanta Hawks

In 2009, Jamal Crawford joined the Atlanta Hawks.

2010: Solid Season with the Hawks

In the 2010 season, Jamal Crawford had a solid season with the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 14.2 points per game and in consideration for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.

December 15, 2011: Signed with Portland Trail Blazers

On December 15, 2011, Jamal Crawford signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 11, 2012: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers

On July 11, 2012, Jamal Crawford signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

2012: Signed with the Los Angeles Clippers

In 2012, Jamal Crawford signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

2013: Led League's Reserve Scorers

During the 2013 season, Jamal Crawford led the league's reserve players in scoring with 18.6 points per contest.

July 8, 2016: Re-signed with the Clippers

On July 8, 2016, Jamal Crawford re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 6, 2017: Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On July 6, 2017, Jamal Crawford was traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a salary dump to acquire Danilo Gallinari.

July 19, 2017: Crawford signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves

On July 19, 2017, Jamal Crawford signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

October 18, 2017: Crawford debuts with Timberwolves

On October 18, 2017, Jamal Crawford made his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season-opener, scoring 10 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

December 18, 2017: Crawford scores season-high in victory over Trail Blazers

On December 18, 2017, Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 23 points in just 23 minutes during a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with 16 of those points scored in the fourth quarter.

March 30, 2018: Crawford scores 24 points in win over Mavericks

On March 30, 2018, Jamal Crawford scored 24 points in a 93–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks, contributing significantly to the Timberwolves' victory.

October 17, 2018: Crawford signed with the Phoenix Suns

On October 17, 2018, Jamal Crawford signed with the Phoenix Suns, joining a new team for the upcoming NBA season.

2018: Hawks Trade

In 2018, Jamal Crawford was part of trade deal by the Atlanta Hawks.

July 9, 2020: Crawford signs with Brooklyn Nets

On July 9, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets announced the signing of Jamal Crawford as a substitute player for the remainder of the 2019–20 season, due to several players opting out of the NBA reboot.

August 4, 2020: Crawford debuts for Nets, becomes oldest active player

On August 4, 2020, Jamal Crawford debuted for the Brooklyn Nets against the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the oldest active player in the NBA at 40 years and 137 days old, as well as the oldest Nets player to ever appear in a game. He sustained a left hamstring injury during the game.

November 2021: Crawford Starts Broadcasting for NBA League Pass

In November 2021, Jamal Crawford began doing game broadcasts for NBA League Pass alongside Quentin Richardson, transitioning into a broadcasting career.

2021: Commentary Career

In 2021, Jamal Crawford started providing commentary on NBA League Pass and The NBA on TNT.

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March 21, 2022: Crawford announces NBA retirement

On March 21, 2022, Jamal Crawford officially announced his retirement from the NBA after not playing during the 2020–21 and 2021-22 seasons, marking the end of his professional basketball career.