New York Knicks Fans React To Jamal Crawford News

According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, former NBA star Jamal Crawford will be a Knicks analyst for MSG Network.

Jan 4, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford (11) huddles with teammates prior to the game against the LA Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images / Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images

Jamal Crawford is one of the best role players in NBA history.

The three-time 6th Man of The Year retired after the 2019-20 season when he was briefly a member of the Brooklyn Nets.

On Wednesday, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported that Crawford will be a New York Knicks analyst for MSG Network during the 2024-25 season.

Via Marchand: "NEWS: Jamal Crawford will call Knick games for MSG Network, The Athletic has learned.

Clyde Frazier still lead analyst. Details ..."

NEWS: Jamal Crawford will call Knick games for MSG Network, The Athletic has learned.

Clyde Frazier still lead analyst. Details ...https://t.co/EocC3WsCOQ

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) October 16, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news.

Knicks Memes: "BREAKING: Jamal Crawford will call Knicks Games for MSG this season, filling in for Clyde Frazier for about 10 games according to The Athletic

LET'S GO!!!! Welcome back legend @JCrossover"

BREAKING: Jamal Crawford will call Knicks Games for MSG this season, filling in for Clyde Frazier for about 10 games according to The Athletic

LET'S GO!!!! Welcome back legend @JCrossover pic.twitter.com/9VqzcaSueq

— Knicks Memes (@KnicksMemes) October 16, 2024

Ben Stiller: "🙌🙌🙌 @JCrossover"

🙌🙌🙌 @JCrossover https://t.co/q2WbYMnNlf

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) October 16, 2024

@FilmmakerJeff: "Awesome news. J Crossover was my favorite Knicks player when he was here! OAKAAK!!! 🫡"

Awesome news. J Crossover was my favorite Knicks player when he was here! OAKAAK!!! 🫡

— El Jefe (@FilmmakerJeff) October 16, 2024

@DoSayDoug: "My favorite Knick of all time is gonna be calling a few games for my #Knicks in our championship season! 🥲🥹"

My favorite Knick of all time is gonna be calling a few games for my #Knicks in our championship season! 🥲🥹 https://t.co/Xfy8oPXKLT

— Do Say Doug (@DoSayDoug) October 16, 2024

@JAAY_ROCK_: "Once a Knick always a Knick"

Once a Knick always a Knick

— JayRock (@JAAY_ROCK_) October 16, 2024

@KnicksFanTv: "A Knicks fan favorite returns! Jamal Crawford will be calling Knicks games for MSG!"

A Knicks fan favorite returns! Jamal Crawford will be calling Knicks games for MSG!

(h/t @AndrewMarchand)#knicksnews pic.twitter.com/sZ0alMp4hP

— Knicks Fan TV 🏀🎥📺🏁 (@KnicksFanTv) October 16, 2024

Crawford spent five seasons with the Knicks.

He averaged 17.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 40.7% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range in 299 games (221 starts).

REPORT: Jamal Crawford will be an analyst for Knicks games this season, per @AndrewMarchand pic.twitter.com/jb8mHetJcO

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 16, 2024

In addition to the Knicks and Nets, Crawford also spent time with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors over 20 NBA seasons.