Jamal Crawford is as busy in retirement as he was during his 20-year NBA career, and hes adding even more to his plate.
As well as his broadcasting duties, he is back at Rainier Beach as an assistant boys basketball coach.
If that wasnt enough, after a two-year hiatus, Crawford is even bringing his super popular pro-am basketball league back next summer.
The Crawsover will be back, Crawford said. Next year I have it planned out, because I know Ill be coaching, but still therell be a better plan going forward for sure.
NBA stars including Stephen Curry and Zion Williamson have already shown interest, Crawford says.
It shows that, you know, the pro-am and Seattle basketball is not only on the map, Crawford said. But, you know, the best in the world are checking in for it.
Just to put some more on his plate,Crawford will also become a lead game analyst for NBC this fall as the network returns to hosting NBA games.
It wasnt in the cards where I had this illustrious plan (with broadcasting), he said. But the fact that its happened this way, I feel like its my duty now because I love the game so much and I want to bring the fans closer to the game and, you know, entertain but hopefully they learn a little something while Im talking.
While juggling his broadcasting work, Crawford remains deeply tied to his roots at Rainier Beach High School.
In May, his alma mater named its new basketball court The Jamal Crawford Court. It forms part of the schools renovated athletic complex named after coach Mike Bethea.
Crawford will coach his son in the team alongside Bethea this season when hes not broadcasting.
Its just like a full-circle moment, he said.
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