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Jamal Crawford

Since Jamal Crawford has come to Oakland, many people have hated on him.  At the beggining I told you guys to give him some time in the system.  Obviously he played well tonight, but he has been playing well for the past few weeks.  The thing about Jamal is that he is a scorer, but he is asked to play point guard.  Naturally, he has been playing unselfish and is trying to create for other players.  I just don't think it is fair when sometimes he'll have like 2 points in the 3rd quarter, and he's only taken 5 or 6 shots while Jackson and Monta have taken 1close to 20 shots.  I am a big fan of Crawford, and have been since his Michigan days to his days in Chicago and New York.  If he opts out, so be it but I wish that he would stay in Oakland because he would definitely be an asset to this team in the future.

As for his defense, he isn't very good but he is making progress.  You can see that he is trying and is constantly looking at the bench to Sidney Moncrief and Keith Smart for defensive tips throughout the game.  I still don't think Jamal has reached his peak yet on this team, but given the time he will.

Also, another thing is its hard to play starting point guard when you don't have a consistent group of healthy guys.  When Carwford first came, Jackson and Monta was hurt.  Jackson came back, Wright, and Belinelli got hurt.  Now Biedrins and Azubuike.  Maggette has been hurt too.  Along the way, I'm probably missing others guys as well. 

My point is, I hope Crawford stays and I hope that I maybe changed all you Crawford hater's opinions about him.  He is probably the most talented player on the team.  If not whatever, let me know what you guys think.

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