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Somebody asked on Twitter yesterday if Jamal Crawford will be a Blazer next year. The response from a local columnist? “There’s a better chance he’ll win the Republican nomination.”
It was a great line, but also an interesting analogy — because if there is any NBA player who would win a political nomination a decade from now, it’s Crawford.
It’s hard to be too mad at the 32-year-old shooting guard, because on one hand, he is among the most approachable players on Portland’s roster who always gives you unique answer, even if you suspect its authenticity. But at the same time, he has shown many “me first” attributes, starting with the Twitter drama of “which team am I going to end up with” at the beginning of the season, continuing with how he was almost pigeon-holed into being a reserve, and concluding Monday, when he allegedly said to the Suns, “I need to be here.”
Crawford can opt out of his contract with the Blazers next year and sign with whomever offers the best situation. But don’t let his smile fool you into thinking he’s an absolute prince.
