Jordan Crawford Turning Heads
First off, let’s cut to the chase. This kid needs a nickname, and I don’t think JC2 is going to cut it. Unfortunately, J.C., J-Craw, Crawdaddy, etc. don’t eliminate the confusion with Jamal, so feel free to list any suggestions in the comments below.
Jordan Crawford showed off his entire arsenal during Wednesday night’s Summer League loss to the Spurs on his way to 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting. He pulled from 5-feet off the line with two defenders lunging at him to no avail. He put it on the floor, spun left and finished with a fancy scoop shot, off glass with his left hand. He also continued to show a lot of skill as a playmaker, connecting on a few nice passes.
Two Summer League games into his professional career and there is plenty of evidence to support the idea that Jordan could end up being a steal as the 27th pick in this year’s draft.
That is not to say that there have not been some rough spots along the way. He had a costly turnover in the final minute of Wednesday’s loss (and four total in the game). Still, it’s Summer League, where the action is fast and the turnovers and fouls are as plentiful as (insert Vegas stereotype here). It is also where rookies like Crawford get their first taste of NBA rules and officiating.
Crawford’s numbers alone are encouraging, but it is his overall game and presence on the court that lead many to be so optimistic about his potential. He has been aggressive since the opening tip. He didn’t waiver after a stretch early in the first game where he seemed to be rushing and missing shots badly, showing a lot of confidence in his own ability as an offensive weapon.
As it has been well documented, the Hawks are very deep at Jordan’s natural position, with both Joe and Jamal anchored on the depth chart at shooting guard. Still, if Jordan keeps playing like this and progresses his skills through training camp, Coach Drew will be forced to find minutes for the rookie. Don’t feel too bad for Drew, as most coaches would gladly welcome the problem of having too many options or too many scorers.
It is early, it is a small sample size, and above all it is Summer League, but Jordan Crawford (still need a nickname) is starting to make people take notice.
JoCraw? also, please visit the spearmint rhino for me while you are out in vegas..
Heir Jordan
joclutch should b his nick
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JC55
Xavier fan here. Will Jordan be wearing #55 for the Hawks? He wore 55 at XU and my favorite nickname for him was Mr. Nickels. Just a thought.
“Lebron’s worst fear”….”King Killer”….yea, i like “King Killer”…hahahaha
i like bmac’s “mr. nickles” but what about “goose” because he makes goosenecks out of spectators, since they’re turning their heads to see his game.
“GOOSE,” i like that
How about ‘C-Raw’, or ‘Craw-Fizzle’?
The X-factor since he’s from Xavier should be his name let Stinger Mike Glenn and Dominique Wilkins hear that its official then.
I like…”Stinger”
J-Flame or the highlight machine just a few suggestions o maybe the kings assasin
The x-factor sounds good
His nickname should be Sir Shoots threes a lot.
Whatever!
Since you already have one JC…
…how about “The Second Coming” as his nickname
rember this is a guy that dunked on lbj this a guy that averaged 20 pionts per game in college and he was the 27th pick are you kidding me if i had to wait that long just to get drafted i would go 50 for 50 from the feild and shoot about 15 free throws and shout out to a man that shot more than 10 free throws jeff teage and im not done joe johnson aplogizied to us do yall accept it
sigh. you hawks fans are so corny. Let him pick his own name. gosh.
#teamJORDAN
LMAO @ Hawks Fan Sir Shoot threes allot? Classic!
He did play his college ball in Cincy… Cinco Cinco
How about J Swish.
jordan’s nickname should be “Air Jordan”
you can’t pick you’re own nickname. that’s like starting your own encore chant at a concert
man u people sure no how to pick a nickname but hey i cant talk i cant think of one i bad with nicknames. HAWKS FAN EVEN WHEN IM SIX FEET UNDER.
X-factor it is!
JoCrow
His nick name should be: CROWSNET
LeDunk
Sir shoot threes a lot was Mookie.
i hope jordan nickname should be high j
i hope he has a good year his nickname should be high j
How about J-Crew. Similar to Josh Smith’s J-Smooth.
crawfish cause his shot is all fluid like water