Philadelphia 76ers: 3 reasons to not sign Jamal Crawford

By Derek Hryn | Aug 19, 2018

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The Philadelphia 76ers may be shopping for another shooter to join the roster, but here’s why they should hold off on signing veteran guard Jamal Crawford.

J-Crossover wants play in the City of Brotherly Love this season.

Free agent shooting guard Jamal Crawford said on Scoop B Radio last week that he would be “honored” to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming year.

The three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner spoke highly of the organization, as well as a few of its particular assets.

"“I’ve always loved coach Brett Brown. I’ve been on record. I’ve been a fan of his for years. He just needed talent, and now he has that. He added Ben Simmons, I love his game. I love [Joel Embiid]. They’re both among my favorite players in the league to watch. Markelle [Fultz] is like a little brother to me. Obviously, he went to the University of Washington, and we talk every other day. J.J. Redick is like a brother to me. We’ve been through wars together, so there’s so many things to love about Philadelphia for sure.”"

Although the flattering words from the 18-year vet perhaps make him a worthy candidate to fill one of the team’s final roster spots, they should still proceed with caution.

Here are three reasons why he isn’t the right fit for the organization moving forward.