Jamal Crawford Still Wants to Play This Season
Jamal Crawford, who is 40, is still looking to play in the NBA this season. He played one game in the bubble before getting hurt, but he hasn't played at all in the 2020-2021 season. He still wants to.
He recently floated the idea that the NBA come up with a pool of available guys like him who could be quickly signed to any team that's having COVID issues. LINK.
Even though his career at U-M only lasted a few weeks, he's always been a huge Michigan supporter. I've loved, loved, loved the career that he's had, and I never want it to end. And here's how old he is:
- He didn't play for John Beilein. He didn't play for Tommy Amaker. He played for Brian Ellerbe.
- He was on campus at the same time as Tom Brady.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:30 PM ^
I saw him play for M @ Purdue in that crackerbox gym. We had no business winning that game - but he singlehandedly blew by every defender and got us the W. It was incredible..
Havent checked records - but he's gotta be all time NBA points leader for former Michigan players What an amazingly long NBA careeer.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:41 PM ^
I think you're right, I checked a few that might come close off top of my head:
1. Crawford - 19k pts
2. Glen Rice - 18k
3. Webber - 17k
4. Juwan - 16k
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:43 PM ^
DAMN YOU!
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:06 PM ^
Ha great minds thin alike! You did improve upon mine with the Mitch McGary stat though.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:56 PM ^
Crawford got screwed by the NCAA.
Among Michigan alum, Crawford is:
- #1 in total points, career
- #6 in PPG (Chris Webber #1)
- #1 in career FGA
- #3 in career FGM (Chris Webber #1)
- #3 in career FT% (behind active players Duncan Robinson and Derrick Walton)
- #1 in career 3PA
- #1 in career 3P
- #2 in career assists (Rickey Green #1)
- #7 in APG (Rickey Green #1)
- #3 in career steals (Rickey Green #1)
- #10 in career rebounds (Chris Webber #1)
- #1 in TO career
- #7 in PF career (Juwan Howard #1)
and of course, #1 in games and minutes
Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/colleges.cgi?college=michigan
February 2nd, 2021 at 5:46 PM ^
You’re missing one key stat - Jamal is the NBA all time leader in 4 pt. plays. (by a wide margin).
JAMAL was the answer to a Saturday NYT crossword clue recently with that factoid.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:42 PM ^
I think he is unless I am missing somebody? Maybe I am but these guys all came to mind when I was thinking about UMs best past NBA players.
Chris Webber - 17,182
Glen Rice - 18,336
Jalen Rose - 13,220
Jamal Crawford - 19,419
Mitch McGary - 227
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:51 PM ^
You're correct, he is the NBA leading scorer among Michigan alumni. I don't have anything to add to what the other replies have already said except a link to the basketball-reference page that lists all Michigan players in NBA/ABA history. Some interesting names there. THJ is top among all current players, and Duncan Robinson is shooting his way up the list (literally and figuratively).
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:49 PM ^
He's got to be the leader. According to basketball-reference.com, he's scored 19,419 career points in the NBA, which puts him #54 (NBA only, #58 NBA/ABA combined) - 172 behind Cliff Robinson for 50th all-time.
Glen Rice checks in at 18,336 (#73), CWebb at 17,182 (#94) and Juwan at 16,159 (#111).
EDIT: I really ought to refresh before responding to a tab I opened over an hour ago.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:36 PM ^
J Crossover, the NBA lifer. Who saw this coming 20 years ago? He has had an awesome career.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:41 PM ^
Is he using the TB12 method? If not, that's the problem.
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:42 PM ^
To some of us that doesn't seem so long ago. I was a student at UM when Anthony Carter was a senior and Harbaugh was coming in as the next Michigan QB.
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:36 PM ^
Ever thought about changing your username to mgrowolder?
February 2nd, 2021 at 2:54 PM ^
Does he have any eligibility left?
February 2nd, 2021 at 3:31 PM ^
Yes, I think with the COVID-year exemption, he can play next season alongside Hunter Dickinson and Moussa Diabate.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:10 PM ^
Wouldn't matter anyway, given our AD.
February 2nd, 2021 at 10:58 PM ^
And boom goes the dynamite.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:22 PM ^
Guys, Thank you for the stats work above.
I remember the first time I saw him play (on TV) and thought a) who is this guy?, b) where did he come from, and c) how did he land at Michigan.
As you all know (probably better than me) he was electric.
My bitterness with the NCAA is not diminished.
February 2nd, 2021 at 4:48 PM ^
Crawford is the single reason I turned on the NCAA. Someone dating his mom got him a car and that is a violation? WTF. The NCAA is delusional.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:20 PM ^
Read Jamal as Shaun Crawford...who might also be 40.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:53 PM ^
When I saw the thread I wondered how old he was. I was thinking he must be 100 but that would make me older than 100. His time at Michigan didn't work out the best but he has made the most out of what was given to him. Go Blue and good luck at getting back in the show.
February 2nd, 2021 at 6:55 PM ^
This thread also makes me realize how crazy it is that Lavell Blanchard never played in the NBA.
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:16 PM ^
February 2nd, 2021 at 8:33 PM ^
Go to that source of Michigan basketball alumni facts. Cazzie may not be in the top stat group but he was the first significant alum and set the stage for the rest. Rudy had a fabulous career, also before most of the others. Of course, his coaching success really rounded out his contributions to the sport. He is the lone M player in the Naismith Hall of Fame. No doubt, Jamal Crawford and the others should be recognized for their outstanding careers. Juwan still in progress!
February 2nd, 2021 at 10:10 PM ^
Hell yeah! As a Gen X myself, I love to see this. Keeping headbands cool.
February 3rd, 2021 at 12:14 AM ^
It amazes me that he still loves Michigan after we hung him out to dry. I’d be pretty bitter
February 3rd, 2021 at 8:04 PM ^
He wants to play as long as Brady.