We know that everything moves very quickly in the NBA, but here, Jae Crowder did very well. Just recruited by the Kings, the 34-year-old veteran, who had not yet played this season, was started on his first appearance against the Wolves.
Arriving late Tuesday evening in Minnesota, he was not able to participate in the collective shooting session, due to the registration procedure within his new team before officially signing the contract.
And then, he learned… that he was the holder. “ I arrived probably 20 minutes late this morning. Coach Mike (Brown) introduced me, then he displayed the duels and I saw my name. I thought, ‘Damn, I’m in for the deep end.’ », Reports the winger, placed in the five while DeMar DeRozan treated his back.
No time to think for him who will finish the match with 8 points (3/5 on shots including 2/4 from distance), 4 rebounds and +16 on the floor in 27 minutes of play. Responsible for defending Julius Randle ( 21 points at 9/14 on shots) and Naz Reid, the new arrival received the honorary title of best Kings defender in the game.
No more “trashtalk” anymore.
« He knows what it takes to win. Not only that, but he’s a big boy, he can defend strong wingers, pivots. He will not back down. He will fight even harder. You saw it this evening. You’re not going to stop Julius Randle, but you have to fight him », deciphers Mike Brown.
Including if this fight involves a good dose of “trashtalking” with Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. This toughness won’t do any harm to shake up the Kings whose leaders are unaccustomed to this type of exchange.
« He’s a true professional. There is no other choice than to try to learn as you come, without knowing anyone, without knowing the systems… He’s been in the league for years, he has this toughness and he can still shoot. It was important for us tonight », greets De’Aaron Fox.
The Kings are still the 9th NBA team in more than 13 seasons for this veteran, accustomed to long playoff campaigns, including two finals in a row with the Heat (2020), then the Suns (2021).
« Experience is knowledge. This is an opportunity to benefit your teammates. The guys I came into the NBA with, Dirk Nowitzki, Vince Carter, Elton Brand, taught me how to be professional and how to win games, how to not focus on myself and focus on the team », termine Jae Crowder.
| Jae Crowder | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | DAL | 78 | 17 | 38.4 | 32.8 | 64.4 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.0 |
| 2013-14 | DAL | 78 | 16 | 43.9 | 33.1 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 4.6 |
| 2014-15 * | All Teams | 82 | 20 | 42.0 | 29.3 | 77.3 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 7.7 |
| 2014-15 * | BOS | 57 | 24 | 41.8 | 28.2 | 76.2 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 9.5 |
| 2014-15 * | DAL | 25 | 11 | 43.4 | 34.2 | 90.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | BOS | 73 | 32 | 44.3 | 33.6 | 82.0 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 14.2 |
| 2016-17 | BOS | 72 | 33 | 46.3 | 39.8 | 81.1 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 13.9 |
| 2017-18 * | All Teams | 80 | 26 | 40.4 | 32.3 | 81.8 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 9.7 |
| 2017-18 * | CLE | 53 | 25 | 41.8 | 32.8 | 84.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8.6 |
| 2017-18 * | UTH | 27 | 28 | 38.6 | 31.6 | 76.8 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 11.8 |
| 2018-19 | UTH | 80 | 27 | 39.9 | 33.1 | 72.1 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 11.9 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 65 | 29 | 40.1 | 34.3 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 10.5 |
| 2019-20 * | MEM | 45 | 29 | 36.8 | 29.3 | 78.9 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
| 2019-20 * | MIA | 20 | 28 | 48.2 | 44.5 | 73.3 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 11.8 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 60 | 28 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 76.0 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 10.1 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 67 | 28 | 39.9 | 34.8 | 78.9 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9.4 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 18 | 19 | 47.9 | 43.6 | 83.3 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | MIL | 50 | 23 | 42.2 | 34.9 | 72.2 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 6.2 |
| 2024-25 | SAC | 1 | 27 | 60.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| Total | 804 | 25 | 41.9 | 34.8 | 77.7 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 9.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
