He is the first player in the NBA to score 50+ points in four teams. Looking back on his career.

In the 2000 NBA draft, Jamal Crawford, a sophomore guard from the University of Michigan, was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 8th overall pick in the first round. The Cleveland Cavaliers then traded Jamal Crawford to the Chicago Bulls and acquired Chris Mihm. Before the start of the new season training camp, the Chicago Bulls announced that they had officially signed Jamal Crawford with a 4-year, $9.6 million rookie contract. Since then, Jamal Crawford has started his NBA career.

Jamal Crawford during the Bulls

In the 2000-2001 season, Jamal Crawford, who had just entered the league, was not reused by the Bulls coaching staff and could only serve as Ron Mercer's second substitute. His average playing time and points per game reached the lowest level in his career. In the middle of the season, substitute guard Bryce Drew was injured and reimbursed for the season. Jamal Crawford's playing time gradually increased. Jamal Crawford played 61 regular season games for the Bulls that season, including 8 starts. He averaged 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 17.2 minutes per game. The Bulls ranked last in the league with 15 wins and 67 losses.

In the 2001-2002 season, Jamal Crawford played as a substitute for Trenton Hassell. At the beginning of the season, Jamal Crawford suffered an injury and was sidelined for the season. Jamal Crawford played in 23 regular season games for the Bulls, including 6 starts. He averaged 9.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.34 assists in 20.9 minutes per game. The Bulls ranked last in the Eastern Conference with 21 wins and 61 losses.

Jamal Crawford during the Bulls

In the 2002-2003 season, Jamal Crawford still played as Trenton Hassell's substitute. Later in the season, he gradually became the team's first choice. Starting guard, Jamal Crawford played 80 regular season games for the Bulls that season, starting 31 of them, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1 steal in 24.9 minutes per game. The Bulls ranked fourth from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 30 wins and 52 losses.

In the 2003-2004 season, Jamal Crawford played as the team's starting shooting guard. His average playing time ranked second on the team and became the team's leading scorer. In that season, Jamal Crawford played 80 regular season games for the Bulls, including 73 starts. He averaged 35.1 minutes per game and contributed 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.4 steals. The Bulls ranked second to last in the Eastern Conference with 23 wins and 59 losses.

On April 11, 2004, the Bulls challenged the Raptors away. Jamal Crawford started the game for 51 minutes and made 18 of 34 shots, 6 of 11 three-pointers, and 8 of 11 free throws. He contributed 50 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, helping the Bulls defeat the Raptors 114-108 in overtime. This was the first time Jamal Crawford scored 50 points in his career.

Jamal Crawford during the Bulls period

In July 2004, the Chicago Bulls announced that they would officially renew Jamal Crawford's contract with a seven-year, $56 million contract, of which the last year of the contract was a player option.

On August 8, 2004, the Chicago Bulls traded Jamal Crawford and Jerome Williams to the New York Knicks, acquiring Dikembe Mutombo, Osela Harrington, Frank Williams, and Seth Nile Tybaski.

Jamal Crawford during the Knicks

In the 2004-2005 season, Jamal Crawford served as the team's starting shooting guard. His average playing time and average points per game were second only to team leader Stephon Marbury, becoming the most popular player in the NBA. The team's well-deserved second-in-command, Jamal Crawford played 70 regular season games for the Knicks that season, including 67 starts, averaging 17.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 38.4 minutes per game. The Knicks ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with 33 wins and 49 losses and missed the playoffs.

In the 2005-2006 season, due to changes in the team's lineup during the offseason, Jamal Crawford became the team's backup guard. However, his scoring average still ranked second on the team behind Stephon Marbury. That season, Jamal Crawford played 79 regular season games for the Knicks, including 27 starts, averaging 32.3 minutes per game and contributing 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals. The Knicks ranked last in the Eastern Conference with 23 wins and 59 losses.

Jamal Crawford during the Knicks

In the 2006-2007 season, Jamal Crawford still played as the team's substitute guard. After Steve Francis was injured and retired for the season in the middle of the season, Jamal Crawford Ford became the team's starting guard. That season, Jamal Crawford played 59 regular season games for the Knicks, including 36 starts. He averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1 steal in 37.3 minutes per game. The Knicks ranked fourth from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 33 wins and 49 losses.

On January 26, 2007, the Knicks faced the Heat at home. Jamal Crawford started the game for 39 minutes, making 20 of 30 shots, 8 of 10 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and contributed 52 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals, helping the Knicks defeat the Heat 116-96. In this game Jamal Crawford hit 16 consecutive goals from the end of the first quarter, including 8 three-pointers. The 8 consecutive three-pointers broke the Knicks record set by Latrell Sprewell in 2002. This was the second time in Jamal Crawford's career that he contributed 50+ points. 52 points was also the highest score in a single game of his career..

Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson

In the 2007-2008 season, Jamal Crawford played as the team's starting shooting guard and ushered in the peak season of his career. His average playing time and average points per game ranked first. Ranking first on the team and reaching a career high, Jamal Crawford played 80 regular season games for the Knicks that season, starting all of them. He averaged 20.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal in 39.9 minutes per game. The Knicks ranked second to last in the Eastern Conference with 23 wins and 59 losses.

In the 2008-2009 season, Jamal Crawford still played as the team's starting shooting guard. His three-point field goal percentage per game reached a career high. Jamal Crawford represented the Knicks in 11 regular season games, starting all of them. He averaged 19.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 35.6 minutes per game. At the beginning of the season, the Knicks management chose to trade Jamal Crawford.

Jamal Crawford and Kobe Bryant

On November 21, 2008, the New York Knicks traded Jamal Crawford to the Golden State Warriors for Al Harrington.

After coming to the Warriors, Jamal Crawford served as the team's starting point guard. His average playing time and points per game ranked second on the team, becoming an important outside scorer for the team. Jamal Crawford played 54 regular season games on behalf of the Warriors that season, starting all of them. He averaged 38.6 minutes per game and contributed 19.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists. The Warriors ranked tenth in the Western Conference with 29 wins and 53 losses, and missed the playoffs.

Jamal Crawford during the Warriors period

On December 20, 2008, the Warriors challenged the Bobcats in an away game. Jamal Crawford started the game for 45 minutes and 51 seconds, making 14 of 26 shots, 5 of 8 three-pointers, and 17 of 18 free throws. He contributed 50 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 rebounds. The assist helped the Warriors defeat the Bobcats 110-103. This was the fourth time in Jamal Crawford's career that he scored 50+ points, and it was also his third team to score 50+ points in a single game. He became the fourth player in NBA history to score at least 50 points for three different teams after Wilt Chamberlain, Bernard King, and Moses Malone.

On June 25, 2009, the Golden State Warriors traded Jamal Crawford to the Atlanta Hawks for Asilao and Spiti Claxton.

Jamal Crawford during the Hawks

In the 2009-2010 season, Jamal Crawford played as a substitute for Joe Johnson. His field goal percentage per game reached a career high, becoming the team's second-leading scorer after Joe Johnson. That season, Jamal Crawford played 79 games for the Hawks. During the regular season, he all played as a substitute, averaging 18 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3 assists in 31.1 minutes per game. After the regular season, Jamal Crawford won the Best Sixth Man Award for the first time in his career. The Hawks ranked third in the Eastern Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-3 in the first round. They were swept out by the Orlando Magic 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and missed the Eastern Conference Finals.

In the 2010-2011 season, Jamal Crawford played as the team's sixth man. His scoring average ranked first among substitute players. In that season, Jamal Crawford played 76 regular season games on behalf of the Hawks, all as a substitute. He averaged 14.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.2 minutes per game. The Hawks ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with 44 wins and 38 losses. They defeated the Orlando Magic 4-2 in the first round. They lost to the Chicago Bulls 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

Jamal Crawford versus Derrick Rose

In December 2011, the Portland Trail Blazers announced the signing of Jamal Crawford on a two-year, $10 million contract, with the second year of the contract being a player option.

In the 2011-2012 season, Jamal Crawford played as a substitute for Raymond Felton and Wesley Matthews. His scoring average was second only to Aldridge, the team's inside core, and he became the team's most important outside scorer. Hand, Jamal Crawford played 60 regular season games on behalf of the Trail Blazers that season, starting 6 games, averaging 14 points, 2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 26.9 minutes per game. The Trail Blazers ranked 11th in the Western Conference with 28 wins and 38 losses and missed the playoffs.

Jamal Crawford during the Trail Blazers period

In July 2012, the Los Angeles Clippers announced the signing of Jamal Crawford on a four-year, $21.7 million contract.

In the 2012-2013 season, Jamal Crawford played as the team's backup guard. His average playing time and average points per game ranked third on the team behind the team's dual core Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. That season Jamal Crawford Lawford played 76 regular season games for the Clippers, all as a substitute, averaging 16.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal in 29.3 minutes per game. The Clippers ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 56 wins and 26 losses, and lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 2-4 in the first round.

Jamal Crawford during the Clippers period

In the 2013-2014 season, Jamal Crawford still played as the team's substitute guard. Due to changes in the team's lineup, he got the chance to start in the middle of the regular season. Later in the season, Jamal Crawford once again became the team's sixth man. That season, Jamal Crawford represented the Clippers in 69 regular season games, including 24 starts, averaging 30.3 minutes and 1 contribution per game. With 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists, Jamal Crawford won the Best Sixth Man Award for the second time in his career after the regular season. He became the first player in NBA history to represent two teams to win the Best Sixth Man Award. At the same time, he became the oldest Best Sixth Man in NBA history at the age of 34. The Clippers ranked third in the Western Conference with 57 wins and 25 losses. They defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-3 in the first round. They lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

On January 26, 2014, the Clippers challenged the Raptors in an away game. Jamal Crawford played 32 minutes as a substitute, making 12 of 23 shots, 5 of 7 three-pointers, and 8 of 8 free throws. He contributed 37 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists, and 1 steal, helping the Clippers defeat the Raptors 126-118. He became the first player in NBA history to come off the bench and contribute 31 points and 11 assists..

Jamal Crawford during the Clippers period

In the 2014-2015 season, Jamal Crawford, as the team's sixth man, always shouldered the important task of attacking for the team. In that season, Jamal Crawford represented the Clippers in 64 regular season games. , starting 4 games, averaging 15.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. The Clippers ranked third in the Western Conference with 56 wins and 26 losses. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the first round. In the Western Conference semifinals, they lost to the Houston Rockets 3-4 with a 3-1 lead and missed the Western Conference finals.

In the 2015-2016 season, Jamal Crawford served as the team's sixth man. His scoring average ranked fourth on the team and became the team's most important reliance on breaking the deadlock. In that season, Jamal Crawford represented the Clippers in 79 regular season games, including 5 starts, averaging 14.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 26.9 minutes per game. 2.3 assists. After the regular season, Jamal Crawford won the Best Sixth Man Award for the third time in his career, becoming the oldest Sixth Man Award in NBA history and the first player in NBA history to win the Best Sixth Man Award three times. The Clippers ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses, and lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 2-4 in the first round.

On July 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they would renew Jamal Crawford’s contract with a three-year, US$42 million contract, with the final year being partially guaranteed.

Jamal Crawford during the Clippers period

In the 2016-2017 season, although Jamal Crawford played as the team's sixth man, his tactical status further declined. This was the only time in his career that he played a full game. In an 82-game regular season season, Jamal Crawford played 82 regular-season games on behalf of the Clippers, including one start. He averaged 12.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. The Clippers ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 51 wins and 31 losses, and lost to the Utah Jazz 3-4 in the first round.

On December 3, 2016, the Clippers challenged the Pelicans away. Jamal played 29 minutes as a substitute, making 9 of 15 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 1 of 2 free throws. He contributed 21 points, 1 assist and 1 steal, helping the Clippers defeat the Pelicans 114-96. After this game, Jamal Crawford hit more than 1,000 three-pointers as a substitute player, ranking second in NBA history behind Dell Curry.

On July 7, 2017, the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and Denver Nuggets completed a three-way deal. The Clippers received Danilo Gallinari; the Hawks received Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone, US$1.3 million in cash, and a 2018 first-round pick from the Rockets; the Nuggets received Paul Millsap, and the Clippers' 2019 second-round pick.

On July 8, 2017, the Atlanta Hawks announced a buyout agreement with Jamal Crawford.

On July 20, 2017, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced the signing of Jamal Crawford on a two-year, $8.9 million contract, with the second year of the contract as a player option.

Jamal Crawford during the Timberwolves

In the 2017-2018 season, Jamal Crawford played as Jeff Teague's substitute. His average playing time and scoring average ranked first among substitute players, making him the team's most important player. The most important sixth man, Jamal Crawford played 80 regular season games for the Timberwolves that season, all as a substitute, averaging 10.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.7 minutes per game. The Timberwolves ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 35 losses, and lost to the Houston Rockets 1-4 in the first round.

On October 18, 2018, the Phoenix Suns announced that they had officially signed Jamal Crawford to a one-year, $2.4 million contract.

In the 2018-2019 season, Jamal Crawford played as Devin Booker's substitute and became the team's most important backup defender. In that season, Jamal Crawford played 64 regular season games on behalf of the Suns, all as a substitute. He averaged 18.9 minutes, 7.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. The Suns ranked last in the Western Conference with 19 wins and 63 losses.

Jamal Crawford during the Suns era

On April 10, 2019, the Suns challenged the Mavericks in an away game. Jamal Crawford played 37 minutes as a substitute for the entire game, making 18 of 30 shots, 6 of 13 three-pointers, and 9 of 10 free throws. He scored 51 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Attack, this is the sixth time Jamal Crawford has scored 50+ points in his career. It is also the fourth time he has scored 50+ points in a single game on behalf of the fourth team. He has become the first player in NBA history to score 50+ points in 4 different teams. At the same time, at the age of 39 years and 20 days, he surpassed Michael Jordan and became the oldest player in NBA history to score 50+ points.

On July 10, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets announced the signing of Jamal Crawford with a contract of US$280,000 until the end of the season.

Jamal Crawford during the Nets period

In the 2019-2020 season, Jamal Crawford served as the team's substitute guard and only played 1 regular season game on behalf of the Nets as a substitute. He contributed 5 points and 3 assists in 6 minutes. The Nets ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with 30 wins and 34 losses. They were swept out by the Toronto Raptors 0-4 in the first round.

On March 21, 2022, Jamal Crawford announced his retirement on his personal social media. Since then, this neurotic guard who can run, jump and shoot has completely left the NBA.