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Knicks Trade Rumors: Five Reasons To Trade For Jae Crowder

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics defeated the Knicks 97-89. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics defeated the Knicks 97-89. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Offensive Versatility

Jae Crowder won the 2012 Big East Player of the Year award on the strength of his versatility. The former Marquette Golden Eagles star could defend multiple positions and play a variety of roles on the offensive end of the floor.

Crowder’s primary appeal is on defense, but he’s a quality offensive player who can help Jeff Hornacek build a flourishing system.

Crowder finished the 2016-17 regular season with averages of 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.2 3-point field goals made per game. He did so on an efficient slash line of .463/.398/.811 and committed just 1.1 turnovers per contest.

Having made 279 3-point field goals over the past two seasons, the numbers support the belief that Crowder can help space the floor in a motion offense.

In addition to being a capable 3-point shooter, Crowder can fill any number of roles. He can facilitate from the high post, handle the ball in transition, post up smaller defenders, and get to and finish at the free throw line.

Crowder may not be an offensive star in the NBA, but he’s a well-rounded player who can fit in either Hornacek’s up-tempo system or Phil Jackson and Tex Winter’s triangle offense.

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