Jamal Crawford has to tone down his excitement while calling games for NBC
Jamal Crawford, a former NBA player, has transitioned to a color commentator for NBC Sports after a 20-year playing career. He expresses excitement about calling games alongside Mike Tirico and Reggie Miller, while also hinting at a secret catchphrase he plans to use during the playoffs. Crawford enjoys staying close to the sport and often has to tone down his enthusiasm during broadcasts.
- ▪Crawford has been calling playoff games for NBC Sports alongside Mike Tirico and Reggie Miller.
- ▪He has a secret catchphrase that he plans to unveil during the playoffs.
- ▪Crawford also narrates a digital documentary and coaches players in the offseason.
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NBAJamal Crawford has to tone down his excitement while calling games for NBCCrawford, a self-described basketball nerd, spoke with NBC News about his transition from a 20-year NBA career to the broadcast booth.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00From left, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford and Mike Tirico during a game between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden in Boston in March.Winslow Townson / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 7:56 AM EDTBy Rohan NadkarniWhat Jamal Crawford is about to tell you, he hasn’t even told his broadcast partners Mike Tirico and Reggie Miller yet.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Crawford, who played 20 years in the NBA, is now a…
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