Top Five Things You Did Not Know About NBA Star Jae Crowder

Jae Crowder has grown into a star player for Phoenix Suns. Crowder chose South Georgia Technical College and then Howard College after not receiving much recruiting out of high school. In his sophomore year, Crowder helped the team win the NJCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship. Crowder received the State Farm Junior College Player of the Year honor while attending Howard College. Later, he changed schools and joined Marquette.

During his final year there, Jae Crowder won the Big East Player of the Year award. He qualified for the 2012 NBA draft after his senior year was finished, and the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him 34th overall before trading him to the Dallas Mavericks on draft night.

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Jae Crowder

Some unknown facts about Jae Crowder:

Father played in the NBA

Helen Thompson and basketball star Corey Crowder gave birth to Jae Crowder. Corey was a member of the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz. For the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz, he scored 2.1 points on average per game. Later, Crowder played in Israel, France, Spain, and Italy.

Had offers from 14 teams before joining Suns

Jae Crowder had to decide where to sign next after participating in The Finals with the Heat last year. In the end, he chose to sign with the Suns, but notice this. He had offers from 14 clubs in all, and he was even warned that he might regret choosing to join a team that hadn’t made the playoffs in ten years.

Played with Jimmy Butler in college

Jae Crowder had the opportunity to achieve precisely that while playing for the Heat thanks to Jimmy Butler’s help! The two spent a year playing together at Marquette and advanced all the way to the Sweet 16.

Own merchandise line named “BO99MANN”

Jae Crowder is now establishing his own clothing brand. The apparel and accessory brand debuted in 2021 and was dubbed “BO99MANN” in honor of his moniker (BOSSMANN) and the number (99).

Jae Crowder is a girl dad

For his 7-year-old daughter Jada, Jae Crowder said he makes every effort to be the greatest father he can be. He exerts every effort to safeguard her, be there for her, and uplift her.

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