From his 11 rings and his status as a living legend in the league, Bill Russell has some legitimacy when he speaks. And it could serve a player, whom the big man has publicly dubbed to find a roster as soon as possible!
At 87, Bill Russell continues to be in good shape and remains a keen observer of the NBA. The record holder for the number of all-time titles is rather rare on social networks, but he decided to make some noise recently to try to help a player he particularly appreciates to find a team. Who is that ? Jamal Crawford.
Still unemployed despite his appearances on the ProAM circuit which he contributed so much to develop, the former Clippers must have greatly appreciated the real cry from the heart of Russell, who clearly enjoined franchises to sign him. Here is the tweet below:
Yes, of all time. Can someone get this man back on a team! @NBA One of the best to do it. And an all around great human. @espn @BleacherReport https://t.co/0PmmxBlQz6
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) September 3, 2021
Whistle Sports: “Do you ever wonder and think that Jamal Crawford is one of the best handles in history? “
Bill Russell: “Yes, history. Someone recruit this man! One of the best, and a great person.
As a reminder, J-Crossover has not been part of a roster since the end of the 2019 season, which he concluded with a 51-point card under the Phoenix jersey. Since then, he played a little game away from Brooklyn, and mostly trained to stay in shape while waiting for the phone call he dreams of so much. But at 41, the train seems to have definitely passed …
If this is indeed the case and the guard does not find the shoe to his feet, he can still be proud of his career in the NBA. From his debut in Chicago in 2000 to the end of the adventure with the Nets, Crawford has more than 1,300 regular season games on the clock, averaging 14.6 points and 3.4 assists per game.
Public positions of the genre are rare enough to be highlighted coming from Bill Russell, and there is no doubt that the aura of the legend could give a boost to Jamal Crawford’s quest for a comeback. Unfortunately for the multiple 6th Man Of The Year, the NBA no longer seems to really believe in him …
