Jae Crowder

Jae Crowder is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.

Crowder was born on July 6, 1990 in Villa Rica, Georgia to parents Corey and Helen Crowder. Growing up as a child he loved playing sports such as football and basketball but eventually decided to pursue his passion in basketball. Throughout high school he attended several different schools and during this time began developing a reputation as a top-notch shooter. After graduating from Villa Rica High School in 2008, he committed to play college basketball at Marquette University where he would develop into one of the best players in college basketball over his three years there. In 2011, he declared for the NBA draft after being named Big East Player of the Year and First Team All-Big East selection during his junior year with Marquette University.

In 2012, Jae was selected 34th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in that year’s NBA Draft before eventually being traded later that summer to Dallas Mavericks along with Tyler Zeller and Kelenna Azubuike for Jared Cunningham. During his first two seasons with Dallas Mavericks Jae didn’t have much opportunity to make an impact but when given extended minutes due towards injuries sustained by other players on their roster proved himself to be an efficient scorer while also bringing energy off bench making him a valuable asset to team going forward resulting in him signing contract extension prior 2014–15 season beginning which gave him more consistent playing time allowing him further prove himself real deal while becoming integral part Maverick success throughout remainder season culminating playoff appearance at its conclusion.

At start 2015–16 season Jae was traded alongside Jameer Nelson Isaiah Thomas Brandan Wright Chandler Parsons Alonzo Gee Dion Waiters Timofey Mozgov Joe Harris Sixers 2016 1st round pick Kings 2016 2nd round pick Cavs 2017 1st round pick Sharks 2018 2nd round pick Thunder 2018 2nd round pick & cash considerations from Mavs acquirers Boston Celtics exchange Ante Žižić DeMarre Carroll&2019 Brooklyn Nets 1st Round Draft Pick & 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 2nd Round Draft Pick thus officially beginning what will become 5 most successful years career so far leading way numerous accolades including being named Eastern Conference Player Week twice having received recognition well all around performances featuring excellent shooting ability particularly from behind arc both mid range shots strong rebounding ability combined excellent defensive capabilities making huge difference every game contributing immense amount Celtic successes during this period culminating Grand total 3 straight appearances Eastern Conference Finals 2017/2018/2019 losing 4-1 respectively each time against eventual champions Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors Toronto Raptors ultimately winning rings those respective finals series only losing out chance competing title itself Jimmy Butler leaving Celtics via sign trade member Miami Heat subsequently relegating them back east pack competition wise something they were looking get away four consecutive trips conference finals seeking take next step compete championship rather than just series This prompted move signing free agent deal Miami heat summer 2019 reuniting former teammates Goran Dragic Hassan Whiteside who formerly featured together previous editions Phoenix Suns ultimately marking new chapter life did not disappoint posting highest scoring averages per game since first few seasons career indicating return form excellence once again proving worth future Hall Famer