Jordan Crawford
A fearless scorer known for a gravity-defying dunk over LeBron James and a microwave ability to heat up off any bench.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 23·Millennials
Biography
Jordan Crawford's basketball story is one of audacious confidence and instant offense. At Xavier University, he became a national headline not just for his scoring, but for dunking on LeBron James during a summer camp, a moment captured on video that announced his fearlessness. Drafted by the New Jersey Nets and quickly traded, he found his niche as a sparkplug guard who could enter a game and immediately hunt buckets. His career took him from Atlanta to Washington, where he had his most productive seasons, and later to Boston and Golden State. While consistency as a starter eluded him, Crawford's sheer bravado and scoring punch made him a captivating 'instant offense' specialist, a player whose highlights—from deep three-pointers to acrobatic finishes—always promised excitement.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jordan was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jordan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jordan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in April 2011.
- Scored a career-high 41 points for the Washington Wizards in a 2013 game against the Indiana Pacers.
- Won an NBA Development League championship and was named Finals MVP with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2014.
Did You Know?
He is the younger brother of former NBA player Joe Crawford.
The video of him dunking on LeBron James during a 2009 basketball camp was famously confiscated, but later leaked.
He led the NBA Development League in scoring during the 2013-14 season with an average of 23.2 points per game.
“I dunked on LeBron and the whole world saw it.”
