Jamal Crawford NBA’s 6th Man, a Basketball Nerd shares untold MJ stories, playoff picks | The Pivot
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In one of our favorite conversations on The Pivot, Ryan, Channing and Fred talk with NBA legend Jamal Crawford on everything from his basketball journey to Michael Jordan bond to fatherhood to life after the game and importance of legacy. Whether it is starting roles or years of advice, he’s given back a lot to the game he loves, and on this episode we get a rare glimpse of how one person can have so much love and gratitude for a sport.
When people bring up the greatest ball handlers basketball has ever seen, there is a shortlist of guys who make that group, with most of the players being shorter point guards who have made a living off of facilitating NBA games and dominating other small defenders. At 6’5”, Jamal cemented himself as one of the best isolation players from the shooting guard position and adapted a “whatever it takes” mentality to win which led to Jamal being named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year three times and the 2018 NBA Teammate of the Year which meant the most to him because it was always about who he is over what he is that matters.
As a young man growing up in LA and Seattle, Jamal shares how a random but timely interaction with Paul Pierce pushed him to be in school and approach his grades with as much love and detail as he did basketball, and once he started, the opportunities started flowing.
His natural ball handling skills and unique approach to the sport paved a path not many can walk professional sports, but Jamal did it was class and respect, being clear that playing basketball was never about changing his circumstances, rather it was always about his pure love for the sport and the magic feeling that took over his body every time he touched a ball.
It was after getting drafted where Jamal’s ability and basketball career truly took off and how meeting one man, forever changed his life. Sharing never-told-before stories to The Pivot, Jamal opens up how Michael Jordan took him under his wing and explains how their close knit bond on and off the court was formed. MJ deemed Jamal his go-to partner in summer ball and the duo never lost while attracting stars and celebs to their pick up games. By developing this life-long bond with the GOAT, Jamal understands how that bond changed his life on every level by just knowing he had the “Greatest Ever” in his corner, helped his career skyrocket and he even shares some off-the-court stories between the two from gambling to parties to hard lessons.
After listening to Jamal talk his basketball journey, how he approached the game, his love for the sport and ability to easily talk any aspect and break down players and plays, Ryan called him a “Basketball Nerd”, a compliment to how much he truly loves the game.
Before closing out the conversation, Jamal talks fatherhood, what it’s like coaching his son and the lessons learned through this experience. The current on-air analyst gives his take on the current NBA playoff picture, his comparison of Kyrie and Jokic and how Wembley is the emerging face of the game for years to come. Crawford has always been an analyzer, hyper-aware of all that is going on around him, and his breakdown of any situation proves just that. He may not have an All-Star appearance to his name, but he tells the guys that’s part of his story of what he gave back to a game that gave him so much.
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43 Comments
Tim Hardaway never gets the love
Being born and raised in Detroit, Jamal Crawford was always my Dude.
I saw him at UofM many times
Im 35 anyone whom watched basketball in my era . Loved crawford game and style if play.dude was beyond talented
A moment of silence for the ankles that tried to guard this legend
Channing prospective Is needed.. he says what most are not willing to say.. or Ask. And still able to give the guest there flowers.. 👏🏾
THIS INTERVIEW WAS SPECIAL 🔥🫡🔥🙏🏽
Super smart. Great player. 🙌🏽👑
BRING BACK PHYSICAL PLAY BACK 👀 HOW GOOD THEY ARE WITH HARDER DEFENSE STOP THE MADNESS 😠
ask Jamal Crawford about losing his Benz in a crap game when he was with the Bulls.
Don't forget to 👍🏾 the vid!
Manu, Lou Will, Jamal Crawford & JR Smith was the most exciting 6 men of my era
Manu, Lou will, Jamal Crawford & JR was the most exciting 6 men of my era
He took many NBA ankles
Jamal Crawford Legendary. Love❤🙏🏾 The Pivot Love You Guys❤❤❤
Yesssssss Jamal Crawford..one of the real ones to talk about the game!! Fellas need to bring back the passion for the game..and play as a team…bring the defense👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🏆🏆🏆👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽🏆🏆🏆
Uncle Mal C.. Seattle’s 🐐
Dope
He can get buckets right now!!
Great interview
W Jamal Legend fasho
I love Fred but he gotta let this weird behavior question go 😂😂
Thanks for this one! You three are the perfect mix of personalities. Jamal is Seattle basketball royalty, right up there with Lenny Wilkens, Fred Brown, James Edwards, and Gary Payton. I wish he could have finished his career as a Sonic.
Jamal was not just a great basketball player he’s an even better person. The stories he told about the summers in Chicago were true 💯
If I was on the playground jamal would be someone I would not want to see coming at me on a fastbreak
Tim Hardaway
The GOAT Of The Six Man
They tried to play my boy Freddy T at the beginning😂
I Love Getting Game From Older Guys Too
When he gonna cook Gillie?
Best 6th man ever
That was a great interview! Keep up the good work!!
Not Mortimer! Caught it 😂😂😂😂
One of the best episodes
The players like this is the reason I respect and have love for the show. Thank you! Now go get James Harrison.
My god father is a Corie Blount. One of them street dudes Mr. Crawford is talking about is my dad lmao. They tell stories of Mr. Crawford gambling and how he was not leaving until he either got his bread back or lost assets lol. They used to have “ Black Card” parties at Shaq’s house because Shaq had a legit atm reader so when that cash got low, they’d just swipe and play. All them dudes were really nice guys tho. Treated me like a nephew regardless of how much money they lost lol. Whoever was up used to give me 100 bucks just to run over to the cooler and get ‘em drinks lol
Great great show
Tim Hardaway
0:31: 🏀 Jamal Crawford praises the show, expresses gratitude, and discusses the importance of personal stories.
5:51: 🏀 Young basketball enthusiast learns valuable lessons about academics and networking from older players.
11:03: 🏀 Teenager's reluctant move to LA after burying a bag in the backyard reveals family dynamics.
16:32: 🏀 Basketball inspiration from Dr. J to Magic, Jordan, and Bird, with a mix of styles and moves.
21:40: 🏀 Unique dribbling style compared to others in basketball; sees the game differently in color rather than black and white.
27:18: 🏀 MJ's nonchalant attitude towards a high-stakes coin flip with a street dude at a pickup game.
32:18: 🏀 Jamal Crawford credits Michael Jordan for his success as a basketball player and dreams of meeting him one day.
37:27: ⛹️ Parental trust in coaching crucial in youth basketball, impacting player development and sport dynamics.
42:21: 🏀 Jamal Crawford's impact as a teammate, inspiring young players, and dedication to winning.
47:14: ⛹️ Adapting to a new role in mentoring young players while facing unexpected team changes.
52:18: 🏀 Impact of veteran players like Jamal Crawford and Cam Newton on younger teammates, fostering a fun and competitive environment.
57:47: 🏀 Luca's mastery of the game allows him to control the pace, collect data like Floyd Mayweather, and test opponents' trust.
1:02:25: 🏀 Life-changing moment: Prioritizing education led to Jamal Crawford's basketball success.
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I have known Jamal since he was in HS, he has always made me proud on an off the court. It's crazy to see him at 40 now. he still has that light in his eye. Super generous and polite. The 206 loves you, J.
jamal crawford make a great friend
I love to see men hug. This was a great episode. A real treat.
It’s amazing how you have a former NFL player, telling a former basketball player how strong he is yet if you really would’ve to think about it? You wouldn’t put Jamal Crawford as one of the strongest or even stronger players in the league. Just goes to show you that for you to be successful in the NBA. You have to have certain prerequisites that most folks probably don’t realize.
Another GREAT episode! Someone needs to give Jason Williams (White Chocolate) some pub on that handles list though 😉