Jamal Crawford

Professional basketball player, 3-time NBA Sixth Man

Jamal Crawford - Professional basketball player, 3-time NBA Sixth Man
Born

March 20th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player with a successful career in the NBA, played as a shooting guard. Cited for exceptional scoring ability and floor leadership. Played for several teams including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Notably won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award three times, demonstrating proficiency as a key contributor off the bench. Holds the record for the most career four-point plays in NBA history. Contributed significantly to team dynamics through versatility and experience.

Won NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award three times

Holds the record for most career four-point plays

Scored over 19,000 points in his career

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