26 YEARS AGO TODAY
The Cavs drafted Jamal Crawford with the 8th pick in the 2000 NBA Draft then traded him to the Bulls for Chris Mihm & cash
@JCrossover finished his career with 7,447 more points than any other player from his draft
2009 Melo postseason tape. Had a complete offensive game. Had the 3 ball, midrange, and post game. Used to bully people on the block. One of greatest pure scorers ever.
Kobe, Paul George, and others have said Melo was the hardest player they have guarded.
Kobe Bryant puts on a clinic, finishing with 38 points in a WCR1 Game 4 win against the Jazz! (2009)
38 PTS
6 REB
1 AST
2 STL
67% FG (16/24)
100% FT (5/5)