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Jamal Crawford turns down NBA coaching jobs to support son in Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jamal Crawford turns down NBA coaching jobs to support son in Turkey

Summary

Jamal Crawford, former shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks, rejected three NBA coaching opportunities this summer. Instead, he chose to support his son, JJ, at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Turkey. JJ recently won a gold medal and is eligible for the 2030 NBA Draft. Despite turning down these offers, Crawford expressed strong confidence in his future as an NBA coach, stating he is certain he will achieve this goal after his son finishes high school.

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Key Details

•Crawford has played for nine teams in a 20-year career.
•He has won three Sixth Man of the Year awards.
•His son, JJ, won a gold medal at the Under-17 World Cup.
•Crawford turned down offers for both assistant and head coaching roles.
•He believes he will coach in the NBA after JJ completes high school.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Warriors and Knicks player Jamal Crawford reveals why he ‘turned down’ three NBA jobs this summer

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Former Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks shooting guard Jamal Crawford is keen on becoming an NBA coach. Crawford played for nine different teams in his 20-year career, in which he won three Sixth Man of the Year awards.
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