Jordan Crawford facts for kids
Crawford with the Washington Wizards in 2011
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| Shooting guard | |
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| Born | October 23, 1988 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Pro career | 2010–2023 |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2011–2013 | Washington Wizards |
| 2013–2014 | Boston Celtics |
| 2014 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2014 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2015 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2015–2016 | Tianjin Ronggang |
| 2016–2017 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2017–2018 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2019 | Ironi Nahariya |
| 2019 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| 2020 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2020–2021 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2021 | Galatasaray |
| 2021–2022 | Long Island Nets |
| 2022 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2022 | Manama Club |
| 2023 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
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Jordan Lee Crawford (born October 23, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers and the Xavier Musketeers. His brother, Joe Crawford, also played in the NBA.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Jordan Crawford was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1988. His parents are Joseph Sr. and Sylvia Crawford. During his high school years, Jordan faced a challenge. He had an ankle injury that made him miss his final year of basketball. He attended Communication and Media Arts High School in Detroit. Later, he went to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.
College Basketball Journey
Playing for Indiana University
In 2007, Jordan Crawford decided to play basketball at Indiana University. He joined the Indiana Hoosiers team. As a freshman in the 2007–08 season, he played in 30 games. He started eight of those games. Jordan was one of the top freshmen scorers in the Big Ten Conference. He averaged 9.7 points per game. His play helped Indiana win 25 games and reach the NCAA tournament. He scored 10 or more points in 15 games. His best game was against Northwestern, where he scored 21 points.
Transferring to Xavier University
After his freshman year, Jordan transferred to Xavier University in 2008. He had to sit out the 2008–09 season due to NCAA rules. However, he could still practice with the Musketeers.
The Famous LeBron James Dunk
In the summer of 2009, a big rumor spread in the basketball world. People said a college player had dunked on superstar LeBron James during a pickup game. This happened at a special camp co-hosted by James and Nike. Videos of the game were reportedly taken away by Nike. Later, it was confirmed that Jordan Crawford was the player who made the impressive dunk. A video of the dunk eventually appeared online.
Success with Xavier Musketeers
Jordan returned to play for Xavier in the 2009–10 season. He quickly became a star. He led Xavier and the Atlantic 10 conference in scoring. He averaged 20.5 points per game. Jordan scored in double figures in 31 games in a row. He had 20 or more points in 20 games. He was named to the First Team All-Atlantic 10.
Xavier won its fourth straight A-10 title. They also earned a spot in the NCAA tournament. Jordan led the Musketeers past Pittsburgh to reach the Sweet Sixteen. This was Xavier's third straight Sweet Sixteen appearance. They played an exciting double-overtime game against Kansas State. Jordan scored a career-high 32 points in that game. He was named to the NCAA Tournament All-West Region Team. Jordan scored 718 points as a sophomore, which was a record for Xavier. He was also named a Third Team All-American by Sporting News. After two years of college play, Jordan entered the 2010 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA: Atlanta Hawks (2010–2011)
The New Jersey Nets picked Jordan Crawford 27th overall in the 2010 NBA draft. He was nicknamed "Sizzle" because of his exciting play style. His draft rights were then traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He joined the Hawks for the 2010 NBA Summer League. He signed his first professional contract with them on July 9, 2010.
Washington Wizards (2011–2013)
In February 2011, Jordan was traded to the Washington Wizards. He quickly showed his skills. On March 8, 2011, he scored 22 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Just a week later, he scored 27 points against the Chicago Bulls. On March 30, 2011, he had an amazing game, scoring 39 points against the Miami Heat.
On April 1, 2011, Jordan achieved his first "triple-double" as a professional player. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: 21 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. He was the second Wizards rookie that season to get a triple-double. In the 2012–13 season, he played as a point guard when John Wall was injured. He got his second triple-double with 27 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Boston Celtics (2013–2014)
In February 2013, Jordan was traded to the Boston Celtics. He scored 10 points in his first game with the team. When Rajon Rondo was injured, Jordan became the starting point guard for the 2013–14 season. On November 29, 2013, he recorded his third triple-double. He had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In December 2013, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 23.3 points and 6.1 assists that week.
Golden State Warriors (2014)
In January 2014, Jordan was part of a three-team trade. He moved from the Celtics to the Golden State Warriors. On April 16, 2014, he scored a career-high 41 points. This was in a game against the Denver Nuggets.
Playing Overseas and in the G League
After his time in the NBA, Jordan played for several teams around the world.
- Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China, 2014): He signed with this Chinese team but left after only five games.
- Fort Wayne Mad Ants (NBA D-League, 2015): He played well here, averaging 24.4 points per game.
- Tianjin Ronggang (China, 2015–2016): He returned to China. In one game, he scored an incredible 72 points!
- Grand Rapids Drive (NBA D-League, 2016–2017): He continued to play in the NBA Development League.
Return to the NBA: New Orleans Pelicans (2017–2018)
In March 2017, Jordan signed a short contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. He scored 19 points in his first game back in the NBA. He then signed with the Pelicans for the rest of the season. He had a season-high 22 points in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was waived by the Pelicans in October 2017 but signed with them again in April 2018. During the 2018 NBA Playoffs, he wore shoes from the Big Baller Brand. He was the first NBA player not related to Lonzo Ball's family to wear them.
Later Career (2019–2023)
After his second stint with the Pelicans, Jordan continued his professional career playing for various teams internationally:
- Ironi Nahariya (Israel, 2019): He played five games for this Israeli team.
- Brose Bamberg (Germany, 2020): He joined this German team.
- Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia, 2020–2021): He played for this Russian team.
- Galatasaray (Turkey, 2021): He played for this Turkish team.
- Long Island Nets (NBA G League, 2021–2022): He returned to the G League for a period.
- Gigantes de Carolina (Puerto Rico, 2022): He played in Puerto Rico.
- Manama Club (Bahrain, 2022): He played for this team in Bahrain.
- Sichuan Blue Whales (China, 2023): He returned to China for another season.
Awards and Honors
Jordan Crawford received several awards and honors during his college career:
- Sporting News Third Team All-American
- Sporting News and foxsports.com Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year
- First Team All-Atlantic 10
- NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament All-West Region Team
- USBWA All-District V Team
- NABC All-District 4 First Team
Images for kids
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Crawford with the Washington Wizards in 2011
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Jordan Crawford (right) with Avery Bradley (left) in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Crawford para niños
