Jordan Crawford
Basketball player with NBA experience
Born
October 23rd, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 2010, played as a shooting guard in the NBA. Played for several teams including the Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, and Golden State Warriors. Most notable for scoring 27 points against the Miami Heat in a game during the 2012-2013 season, showcasing skills against top competition. Contributed to professional teams in domestic leagues and international play throughout his career.
Scored 27 points against the Miami Heat
Played for Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors
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