Jamal Crawford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jamal Crawford.

Aaron Jamal Crawford, known as Jamal Crawford or "J-Crossover", is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2000 to 2020. He's celebrated as one of the best ball-handlers ever. Crawford is also considered one of the best sixth men in NBA history, having won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award three times, a record he shares with Lou Williams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: WIAA State Championship

In 1998, Jamal Crawford led the Rainier Beach High School Vikings to capture the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Championship.

2000: NBA Player to Reach 2000 Made Three-Pointers

Jamal Crawford is the sixth NBA player to reach 2,000 made three-pointers, joining Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Jason Terry, Vince Carter and Paul Pierce in the 2000 club.

2001: Jersey Retirement

In 2001, Rainier Beach High School retired Jamal Crawford's number 23 jersey to commemorate his impact.

April 11, 2004: 50 Points Against Toronto Raptors

On April 11, 2004, Jamal Crawford scored 50 points against the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls won in overtime, 114–108.

January 26, 2007: Career-High 52 Points

On January 26, 2007, Jamal Crawford scored a career-high 52 points for the Knicks.

December 20, 2008: 50 Points Against Charlotte Bobcats

On December 20, 2008, Jamal Crawford scored 50 points in a 110–103 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to score 50+ points with three teams.

February 3, 2010: All-Time NBA Record for Most Career Four-Point Plays

On February 3, 2010, Jamal Crawford set an all-time NBA record for most career four-point plays, surpassing Reggie Miller.

2013: Runner Up NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

In 2013, Jamal Crawford finished 2nd place in voting for the 2013 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, edged out by J. R. Smith.

2013: Leads League Reserve Players in Scoring

In the 2013–14 season, Jamal Crawford led the league's reserve players in scoring with 18.6 points per contest.

May 8, 2014: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

On May 8, 2014, Jamal Crawford won the 2014 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, his second time winning the honor.

2014: Broke Oldest Winner Record

In 2014, Jamal Crawford set the record as the oldest winner for Sixth Man of the Year.

November 2, 2015: Eclipses 16,000 Points

On November 2, 2015, Jamal Crawford eclipsed 16,000 points.

January 10, 2016: 46th Four-Point Play

On January 10, 2016, Jamal Crawford recorded his 46th four-point play of his career in a 114–111 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

April 8, 2016: Overtime Victory Over Utah Jazz

On April 8, 2016, Jamal Crawford made a three-pointer with 0.2 seconds left and finished with 30 points in the Clippers' 102–99 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz.

December 2, 2016: Passes Vince Carter on All-Time List

On December 2, 2016, Jamal Crawford passed Vince Carter for No. 6 on the NBA's all-time list for made three-pointers.

February 6, 2017: Passes Eddie Johnson in Career NBA Bench Scoring

On February 6, 2017, Jamal Crawford passed Eddie Johnson for No. 2 in career NBA bench scoring.

June 2018: Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award

In June 2018, Jamal Crawford won the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.

2018: Hall of Fame Induction

In 2018, Jamal Crawford was inducted into the Rainier Beach High School Hall of Fame to honor his legacy.

January 6, 2019: Joined Dell Curry with 11,000+ career points as a reserve

On January 6, 2019, in a 119–113 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Jamal Crawford finished with 16 points to join Dell Curry as the only NBA players to record 11,000+ career points as a reserve.

April 9, 2019: Crawford Scores 50+ Points at an Old Age

On April 9, 2019, Jamal Crawford became the oldest player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in a single game and also the first player to have 50-point outings with four franchises.

August 4, 2020: Debut with the Brooklyn Nets

On August 4, 2020, Jamal Crawford made his debut with the Brooklyn Nets against the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the oldest active player in the NBA at the time and the oldest Nets player to ever appear in a game.