A 20-season NBA veteran and three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, he begins his role in October 2025 on NBC and Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – January 14, 2025 – Jamal Crawford20-season NBA veteran and three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, joins NBC Sports as a lead game analyst when its coverage of the association begins in October 2025 on NBC and Peacock.
The No. 8 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft out of Michigan, Crawford played 20 seasons (2001-2020), a feat accomplished by only 10 other players. Known as one of the game’s best ball handlers and one of its most productive off-the-bench players, Crawford is tied for the league record with three NBA Sixth Man of the Year awards (2010, 2014, 2016 ). He averaged 14.6 points per game during his career with nine teams (Chicago, New York, Golden State, Atlanta, Portland, LA Clippers, Minnesota, Phoenix, Brooklyn) and had several 50-point games.
“I’m excited to join the NBC Sports family and their new NBA package,” Crawford said. “I grew up reenacting game highlights that I watched on the network’s classic NBA coverage, so I’m truly honored to be part of the new broadcast team that will bring the game to a different generation of fans. NBC Sports’ productions are top-notch across the board, and I can’t wait for hoops fans to see what we have in store for the new era of basketball content.
After retiring in 2022, Crawford began his broadcasting career as a commentator for Turner Sports and NBA TV. He is currently part of MSG Network’s coverage of the New York Knicks.
“Jamal’s passion, curiosity and extensive basketball knowledge translate perfectly to his role as a next-generation game analyst,” said Sam Floodexecutive producer, NBC Sports. “As one of the best sixth men in NBA history, he has mastered the art of reading the flow of the game before stepping onto the court – a skill that will make an exciting transition to his new seat on the court. ground. We are excited to have him in the starting lineup for Team NBC.
Crawford is expected to work one or more games per week when NBC Sports’ NBA coverage begins in October 2025. Click here to learn more about Jamal Crawford.
As previously announced, Peacock will broadcast live exclusive national Monday night games, while NBC/Peacock will feature national coverage of regional doubleheaders on Tuesday nights. NBC Sports to launch Sunday Night Basketball in 2026 on NBC and Peacock, providing NBA fans with three consecutive nights of national coverage across NBCUniversal platforms during the second half of the regular season.
In July 2024, NBCUniversal and the NBA announced an 11-year agreement to show NBA and WNBA regular season and playoff basketball games on multiple platforms beginning in the 2025-26 season. . For more information on the agreement, click here.
More information on NBC Sports’ 2025-26 NBA coverage will be announced soon.
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