Positively Average
The NY Post's Marc Berman blogged about Jamal Crawford's offseason training. It was rather vague, 'cept for a reveal of JC's new listed weight (204 lbs.). That, and a quote about a desire to start, is apparently enough to ponder "why Jamal Crawford isn't a bigger name. Or rather, why he wasn't put in a position to become one."
Crawford's status as a guy with oodles of potential and little to show for it hasn't changed. Obviously he's not alone in that odd grouping of players (Hi, Eddy!), but a veteran of 7 NBA seasons shouldn't be expected to suddenly play way above the level of averageness he's existed at for 6 of 'em. He's certainly had his chances to play at a higher level; 35.1, 38.4, 32.3, and 37.2 MPG the past 4 seasons. The 35.1 was for the Bulls, in case you think Crawford "regularly drew the wrath of Scott Skiles in Chicago". Tyrus Thomas would love to regularly draw the wrath of Skiles if it means leading the team in minutes played.
The opportunities have been there, and Craword has played well. A consistently average PER, and positive +/- ratings are respectable accomplishments. There just hasn't been a trend of improvement, and the ups and downs of Crawford's play from game to game are infuriating. Let's give the potential label a rest, and maybe email Crawford a screenshot of his oogly shot chart.
Crawford's status as a guy with oodles of potential and little to show for it hasn't changed. Obviously he's not alone in that odd grouping of players (Hi, Eddy!), but a veteran of 7 NBA seasons shouldn't be expected to suddenly play way above the level of averageness he's existed at for 6 of 'em. He's certainly had his chances to play at a higher level; 35.1, 38.4, 32.3, and 37.2 MPG the past 4 seasons. The 35.1 was for the Bulls, in case you think Crawford "regularly drew the wrath of Scott Skiles in Chicago". Tyrus Thomas would love to regularly draw the wrath of Skiles if it means leading the team in minutes played.
The opportunities have been there, and Craword has played well. A consistently average PER, and positive +/- ratings are respectable accomplishments. There just hasn't been a trend of improvement, and the ups and downs of Crawford's play from game to game are infuriating. Let's give the potential label a rest, and maybe email Crawford a screenshot of his oogly shot chart.
posted by Hot Shit College Student at 12:09 PM
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That Shoals quote is hilarious. It's not just Ty Thomas; Ben Gordon would probably love to regularly draw Skiles' wrath, if it meant 35 min. a game.
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