Jamal Crawford
Appearances
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Nice to see you as well, Dan. Thanks for the introduction. I appreciate it.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Funny way and a way that you never expect, right? But for me, I got in over my head. I was like betting air money, shooting dice. And I'm thinking it's like, okay, it's a friendly competition. These numbers are getting so high. He doesn't really want this money, does he? Oh, he wanted the money. So I said, you know what?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Instead of me getting that money as a rookie and not making much at that time, Would you take the car? He's like, yeah, I'll take the car. I'm like, oh, here, you can have it. Just let me take my basketball out of it. That's what I learned, not to gamble outside of actual casinos.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Yeah. No, but you know what? You can't have a testimony without being tested. So I had to go through it. I wasn't always this savvy, Dan. I had to learn, and that was a school of hard knocks of learning for sure. But coming in the league, 19, 20 years old, you know, you're around all this. It's new to you. You think you can kind of hang and hang around and do things you were doing as a kid.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Well, these are grown men, and you're still a kid, and you have to start thinking.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
uh like a more mature young man instead and i learned that day and never did it again so now it's a lesson you know i tell young players coming to the league but he made sure he got the basketball dan because he's a professional scorer that's right it is such it's such a good touch to make sure can i just have the ball
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
I think I like the Lakers Minnesota series. Just from a standpoint, we know what LeBron and Luka bring to the table, but they've never been down this road together with each other. You know, so there'll be moments in the game where I'm sure they're both used to taking it over. It may be moments that kind of overlap. They'll have to figure that stuff out. They're playing well right now. And J.J.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Reddick's done an unbelievable job. Austin Reed's been balling. I think he gives balance to their team as well. But Minnesota is just so fearless and he's such a competitor. And we know what they were doing last year at this time. So for me, I think, you know, sorry about that. That was good work. That was good hands. I got quick hands.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
They just aren't for the handles. I didn't even notice. I didn't even notice what happened.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Oh, my gosh. I'm not going there. But I'm interested to see how that series looks because I think Minnesota are competitors. And I just want to see how it looks going down that road together. What about you guys?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Yeah, I think most people would say that. I think Boston now, you remember for years, it was like, break up Brown and Tatum. And I was saying years ago, just get them a vet. I think they were young enough. I think they were good enough. And I think they could figure it out. Now their team has figured out their style works. Before it was like, oh, we can get a lot of success. We can push people.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
We can make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Now they know their style works, so they can rely on that. If you're the Cavs, you're the underdog, obviously. But if you're going to play Boston, I would try to play them as tight as possible, because to me, that's when Boston at times lose their trust. And that can help your team more than anything. But the Cavs are going to have to prove it.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
They're going to have to prove it. They're young. They had a terrific season. But, you know, the Boston's a tough task for anybody, especially when they're shooting the three and moving the ball the way they do.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
That's it. But can they miss for, you know, potentially seven games? That's the thing about it. The way they shoot it and when they go from good to great, that's almost like adding another star player because the ball is moving so fast that you know guys want to shoot it, but they're still getting clean looks because that ball has energy. So, yeah, I'm a believer in what they're doing.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
I don't like when they just sell out to threes, but, you know, they proved it. And I know you're in Miami, so I know they've had some battles. So I'm going to be a sensitive spot.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
So what are you telling the people to do then? If you lost them some money, are you going to help them regain it?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
They are better. If you're watching how they're playing, they have a certain belief, a certain moxie. And you're watching Kawhi and you're seeing he's healthy, but I'm seeing like a more fluid Kawhi. The way he's moving is more fluid. I'm watching how he's handling the ball. The moments where you feel like if you're the Clippers,
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
You have the best player on the court no matter who you're playing because he's been through it. He's battle-tested. And the playoffs fit and suit his game. But I'm a big believer in the Thunder. I really am. Just the way they played. They brought like a college style of play and system and winning to the NBA, to the pros.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
You watch how... I know everybody talks about their interviews, but if you watch... How they're playing, they know Shea's the guy, but they have other guys that they allow to be the guy. He doesn't take away from other people. And then I think Coach Dagonall is a star on the sidelines. So this is going to be a fun playoffs.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
And I don't think it's going to go the whole playoffs series in every series. I don't think it'll go like most sticks it will. There'll be some surprises.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
When the game slows down, where do they go? I'm not saying they can't score and they can't generate baskets, but it's just a lot tougher to do. I'm not sure it'll be the surprise in the East. I think that could be a good matchup depending on health and how everybody's feeling in Milwaukee and where they're at.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
But that could be a good matchup, but I don't have them going much further than after the first round if they can pull that off.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Dan, you know what? I don't. You came in with a hot take with me losing the Mercedes, the first question. I mean, you can't get much more controversial than that. But I would say basketball-wise, All right, you want one? I'll give you one. I'll say Minnesota beats the Lakers.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
It was tough. Yeah, you did. You twisted my arm. You did twist my arm on that.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
I just think it will be his league one day, or at least one of the faces of the league. I just think his competitiveness, along with them right now, I think he wants to be a spoiler. Everybody's talking about the Lakers. Everybody's talking about they can make this run. I'm just going to throw a shot in the dark and see what sticks, but I'll say Minnesota. What is yours, Dan?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
I need you to pick one. Who do you have that nobody has?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
And you're playing with the table right now. Yeah, well, you put me on the spot.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
You can't do that, Dan.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Not one. No, no. I was good there. But, Dan, you're not spinning this on me back to me again. Like, you picked the Knicks to lose. Stick with it.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
No, I came here to have a conversation, and we're having a great conversation right now.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
No, I don't even like flying across the country. I'm not going to space. I'm sorry. Are you going to space?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
So look, I hate flying. I can't swim. I'm gone either way. How long is that trip to space? It's quick. 11 minutes. It's quick. It's a cup of coffee.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Let's see, girl. Oh, my gosh.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
I don't know. I can't make that look right there. I think she's like, all right, well, let's do it. I don't know where she's at with it. To me, it's like, what am I doing? This was fun. Well, she got the name on the suit. I don't know. She was ready for this. This felt like a good idea leading up to it.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
The more I look at it, I think she's looking at, what if I don't make it back? Exactly. I don't make it back to space.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
How quick do I get back from space? Is that 11 minutes, too?
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
Yes. I'll do that. I'll just close my eyes the whole time and hope everything works out. Yeah, I'm going to space.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hour 2: Heavy Tongue's Got Bad Judgement (feat. Jamal Crawford)
You as well. Thank you, guys. Appreciate it. Thank you, man.