Jamal Crawford, David West: Top five players in the free agency this offseason: NBA Feature (Part-2)
3- Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford last played for the Atlanta Hawks and has a relative experience in the league. This summer he is also a free agent while many NBA teams are also preparing very hard to strengthen their current roster. Crawford is
playing with the Hawks for three years and there is certain chance as the Atlanta management would give him another contract for next couple of years. He was declared sixth man the one year in 2010 and acclaimed appreciation from many people. His free agency
would definitely tempting many teams who are struggling with their performances.
Crawford made his NBA debut in 2000 when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him 8th overall in the first round. Before coming into the Hawks he played three different teams in the NBA. Though he was drafted by the Cavaliers
but soon traded to the Chicago Bulls without playing a game for the Cavaliers. He played four years with the Bulls, but traded to the New York Knicks in 2004. After spending four years with the Knicks he was again traded and this time he entered into the Golden
State Warriors.
4- David West
David has spent almost eight years in the league and playing constantly all these years. He last played for the New Orleans Hornets and averaged 18.9 points per game. His free agency will play a vital role for his future. His current
average speaks for itself. Any team who needs a good experienced player would pursue him. The Hornets who regard his ball play with huge appreciation also could give him another contract.
David West has always impressed the Hornets management throughout his career. Since making a debut in the National Basketball Association (NBA), he never disappointed his team. He has been playing for the Hornets for almost eight
years now. He was drafted 18th overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the Hornets. Two times NBA All Star still has great years ahead to play in the league. His toughness and brilliant ball would always help him to settle if he decided to go some-other-team.
5-Shane Battier
Shane Battier last played for the Memphis Grizzlies and now as a free agent lots of teams are pursuing him. Battier has spent almost ten years in the league and still playing very vigilantly. His defensive abilities are also superfluous
and never disappointed with his back end defence. Before coming into the Grizzlies, Battier was playing for the Houston Rockets but traded to the Grizzlies on 17th April 2011.
His extra athleticism, tough defence including high-quality three pointers are the key qualities of his talent. He always performed up to the team expectations impressed with his tremendous ball play.
Battier made his NBA debut in 2001 when the Grizzlies selected him 6th in the first round of 2001 NBA draft. Battier showed a very vigilant start in his rookie year as he averaged 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists
per game and finished the season claiming great appreciation from many basketball experts.
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