James Crawford (basketball)
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| Position | Centre |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Alabama Slamma |
| Height | 203cm |
| Weight | 97kg |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | April 13, 1960 Alabama, U.S. |
| College/University | Livingston University/Cumberland College |
| Debut | 1982 |
| Final Game | 1999 |
| Games Played | 504[1] |
| Previous Clubs | Geelong Supercats 1982-1985 Canberra Cannons 1986 Perth Wildcats 1987-1999 Canberra Cannons 2003 |
| Championships | 1990, 1991, 1995, 2000 |
| Career Highlights | NBL's First Team (1982, 1983, 1984, 1987) NBL's 20th Anniversary Team (1998) |
James Crawford (born April 13, 1960 in Alabama, U.S.) is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball League of Australia from 1982 through till the 1998/99 season. During his NBL career, the "Alabama Slamma" played for the Geelong Supercats (1982-1985), the Canberra Cannons (1986) and the Perth Wildcats (1987-1999). Despite retiring due to injury in 1999, Crawford suited up in one more NBL match for the Canberra Cannons in 2002/03.
Prior to coming to Australia in 1981, Crawford attended Livingston University and Cumberland College in Kentucky.[2]
He currently resides in Perth with his family.
[edit] NBL records
- First in blocks per game in 1983 (3.1/22 games)
- First in field goal percentage in 1987 (62.6% 386/616)
- 13 40+ point games
[edit] Trivia
- His #7 jersey is one of five jerseys that have been retired by the Wildcats and is displayed at Challenge Stadium during Wildcats home games.
[edit] References
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