Jae Crowder is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on July 6, 1990, in Villa Rica, Georgia, and attended Marquette University, where he played college basketball.
Crowder began his professional career in 2012 when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA draft. However, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks before the start of the season. He played for the Mavericks for three seasons, from 2012 to 2014, before being traded to the Boston Celtics.
Crowder played for the Celtics for three and a half seasons, from 2014 to 2017, and was a key player on the team. He was known for his defensive skills and his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. During his time with the Celtics, he helped the team reach the playoffs in each of his three full seasons with the team.
In February 2017, Crowder was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a blockbuster trade that also involved All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. He played for the Cavaliers for half a season before being traded again, this time to the Utah Jazz.
Crowder played for the Jazz for one and a half seasons, from 2017 to 2019, before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played for the Grizzlies for half a season before being traded again, this time to the Miami Heat.
Crowder played for the Heat for one and a half seasons, from 2020 to 2021, and was a key player on the team that reached the NBA Finals in 2020. He was known for his toughness and his ability to hit clutch shots in important moments.
In March 2021, Crowder was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played for the remainder of the season. He was a key player on the team that reached the NBA Finals in 2021, but the Suns ultimately lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Throughout his career, Crowder has been known for his versatility and his ability to play multiple positions on the court. He is also known for his toughness and his willingness to do whatever it takes to help his team win.
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