
via Getty
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade watches from the bench after fouling out against the Lakers in the fourth quarter Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

via Getty
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade watches from the bench after fouling out against the Lakers in the fourth quarter Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Hall of Fame weekend is just around the corner, and the buzz for next year has already started. As the list of eligible candidates that could be inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame was announced, the excitement and the prayers began.
Among them was an NBA veteran, who was allegedly called Miami Heat?s legend, Dwyane Wade?s ‘substitute.’ But can he make it to the top honor in a year’s time?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Unfulfilled Aspirations: Crawford’s desire for Hall of Fame induction and legacy validation
Next year, the Hall of Fame will examine inducting Jamal Crawford, the renowned NBA player who was regarded as the best ball handler of his time. Crawford entered the NBA in 2000 and started playing as the team’s primary point guard and slowly transitioned to a solid bench option. He earned the nickname ‘J-Crossover’ for his out-of-the-world ball-handling skills.

USA Today via Reuters
NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns, Jan 4, 2019 Phoenix, AZ, USA Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford 11 runs up the court in the game against the LA Clippers in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports, 04.01.2019 20:48:54, 12016150, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Jamal Crawford, NBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJenniferxStewartx 12016150
Although Jamal has never won an NBA championship or been a part of the All-Star team, his playing style has won many hearts. The player shares a record with Lou Williams for winning the 6th man of the award most often. The best reserve player on a squad receives the ‘6th man’ honor. Crawford was an excellent player and teammate, evidenced by his track record.?
Despite the league’s negligence towards Crawford as an all-star and his missing out on being the NBA champion, Jamal still hopes to win one of the most significant accolades in the NBA – induction into the Hall of Fame.
‘The Score’ shared a picture announcing the names of eligible candidates to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which Jamal further reshared and wrote, “Man???..God willing”, hoping to get inducted to cement his place as one of the greatest players.?
View this post on Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Replacing a Legend: Crawford takes Over Dwyane Wade’s spot on the show
TNT’s Tuesday night broadcasts will have a fresh face on their show starting next year. The record holder and three-time sixth man of the year, Jamal Crawford, will join the team. The 43-year-old will replace Dwyane Wade on the show to give his game insights.
Wade, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer and three-time NBA champion, announced that he is stepping down from all media commitments to focus seriously on his entrepreneurial ventures. Crawford’s insights from 21 years playing in the league make him the perfect fit for the role. This would also help the viewers to get a better understanding of the game.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch this story | Mercedes Throws Support Behind Lewis Hamilton’s $25 Million Initiative, Aiming to Earn His Admirable
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT