40-year-old Nets guard Jamal Crawford hopes to return to the NBA for the 2020/21 season, per Marc Stein of the New York Times.
Crawford unfortunately logged just five minutes of action in one game for Brooklyn during the NBA’s Orlando restart due to a hamstring injury. If the three-time Sixth Man of the Year is able to play next season, it would be his 21st in the league.
A versatile backcourt scorer famous for his mean crossover, Crawford has played for nine NBA clubs, most notably as a key contributor off the bench for the Clippers and Hawks. He signed with the Nets as a substitute player for the Disney World summer restart after several Brooklyn players opted out due to injuries or the novel coronavirus.
Stein noted that Nets All-Star forward Kevin Durant recently intimated that he has interest in Crawford returning to the Nets during the 2020/21 season.
“With a whole, healthy roster,” Crawford said, “anyone would love that opportunity.”
The Nets will presumably have championship aspirations provided that Durant and fellow All-Star Kyrie Irving are fully recovered from injuries that derailed their 2019/20 seasons. Durant, recuperating from an Achilles tear, did not play at all this year.
Adding Crawford to at least Brooklyn’s training camp roster, perhaps on a partially-guaranteed veteran’s minimum contract, would be a nice low-cost way to bring veteran leadership with proven scoring acumen to the Nets bench.
Jamal Crawford would like to make more money if possible.
Jamal Crawford would like to hold on to his glory days if possible.
Nets will have old-roster and summer-roster players to choose from, getting down to 15.
He’ll be a Net
He’s not good anymore, sorry no one wants you.
I think he’s got a shot. From the bubble team, I expect TLC to be back since he’s got a non-guaranteed $1.8M team option. The Nets will do what they can to resign Joey Buckets. I hear the talk of trading for a third star, but I think Caris LeVert can be that star. Depth is more important than putting all your chips down on someone else who could get injured. I often am a fan of big moves, but I feel they made them last year and need to roll with them for next season. Also, I think JV is ready to go from the overachieving JV team in the bubble to the varsity. If Pop’s not coming, and I don’t see him signing a multi-year deal at 71 nor do I see Marks giving draft capital to the Spurs, I think JV is good for this team. I don’t see a Kidd reunion or Lue as HC.
I totally agree about Levert being a nice third piece at shooting guard, especially if Harris departs in free agency. If anyone gets moved, I anticipate it will be Dinwiddie, as he’s a bit unnecessary with Kyrie already in the fold
It’s just like Vince Carter all over again. Everyone thought the Hawks would be better last season, but they weren’t. Same thing with Brooklyn, expectations will skyrocket once Durant returns. But the Nets will disappoint their fans once again. Crawford will wallow in misery if he goes back there next year.