Jamal Crawford believes he is a strong contender to be recognized as the greatest sixth man in NBA history.
Jamal Crawford believes he’s ‘in the conversation’ for the greatest 6th man in NBA history: https://t.co/edLeFlKXOJ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 20, 2024
Throughout his career, Crawford played for nine different NBA teams, and he acknowledged his role in making the reserve position more prominent within the game.
He emphasized the importance of bringing style and success to the bench, as it was traditionally frowned upon in the basketball community.
"I almost gave it swag and gave it a face"
—@JCrossover tells @Money23Green his place in the Sixth Man GOAT convo 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EtIzhaX8P8
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) February 20, 2024
When asked about being considered the greatest of all time, Crawford humbly stated that he sees himself as being in the conversation.
After starting as a regular player for two seasons, Crawford was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he fully embraced the sixth man role.
He was awarded the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year title for the 2009-10 season and went on to win the award two more times during his career, tying with Lou Williams for the most wins in NBA history.
Both Williams and Crawford have been backed for Hall of Fame induction. The award, named after Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek, has been given since the 1982-83 season and has been won multiple times by only four other players.
Crawford played for a total of 20 seasons in the NBA, starting in 2000-01 with the Chicago Bulls and ending in 2019-20 with a single game for the Brooklyn Nets.
He made significant contributions off the bench, playing in 894 of his 1,327 regular season games as a reserve.
Throughout his career, he averaged 14.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game. Although he never made it to the NBA Finals or conference finals, Crawford’s impact on the perception and role of a sixth man cannot be underestimated.
He has rightly earned his place among the best players in that role and has the accolades to support his claim.
Fans had this to convey.
If Manu didn't have 5 rings, Crawford would clear everyone
— Saint Pablo (@SaintPabloThe1) February 20, 2024
Him and Lemon Pepper Lou ARE the conversation
— 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 ✭ (@WarsonBurner) February 20, 2024
100%, who else comes to mind besides Jamal Crawford?
— JJJMuse (@JaimeJaquezMuse) February 20, 2024
Manu Ginobili would like to have a word pic.twitter.com/pthXuXlOzd
— K-Dot The Kemist (@KDotTKL) February 20, 2024
Now we all know, you look up “instant offense” in the encyclopedia, you see this guy’s picture. C’mon now.
— Hubie Talks Hoops (@HubieTalksHoops) February 20, 2024
2 words. 5 rings. Rhymes with Manu
— Jay (@jay4774) February 20, 2024
Definitely between Crawford & Sweet Lou 😆
— MR INT’L (@2INTL4U) February 20, 2024
https://twitter.com/pistons15/status/1760162258494382274
He up there with Vinny (the microwave) Johnson and Manu Ginobili 💯
— TBV Picks & Parlays (@theblackvendor) February 20, 2024
i think he was. he shouldn’t have even been on the bench he was that good. 50 points off the bench.
— Alpha Kabiné (@AlphaKabin4) February 20, 2024
Vinny Johnson the best sixth man to never win the award pic.twitter.com/UzTknfaINT
— TBV Picks & Parlays (@theblackvendor) February 20, 2024
Forget 6th man, one of the best players period. Call him a role player. Bench or starter
— Tray 3P (@ilike3p) February 20, 2024
Maybe the most underrated scorer in NBA history. Certified bucket getter
— Josh Hatch (@jhatchlife) February 20, 2024
In the convo, yes. But Manu is far and away the best ever
— Gabriel Gamboa (We BIG 12 CHAMPS!!) (@GabeGamboa28) February 20, 2024
I would rank them Lou Williams, Jamal Crawford, and then Manu Ginobli
— *Jihad is the name. Slingshot Engaged (@JimboJumbo27) February 20, 2024
Who?
Manu Ginobili?
Robert Horry?
No one else comes before these two men on the all time 6th man list.— Quillion (@QuillionWatts) February 20, 2024
In the convo? There’s no convo. He’s it! Without question. Award should be named after him!
— Chris (@Lakers81KB24) February 20, 2024
Jamal is definitely right there. But I give that title to either Manu or Hondo
— Colin AKA GhostPanda (@GhostPandaStorm) February 20, 2024
