Veteran forward Jae Crowder made his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, and it was a successful one.
In Crowder’s first game all season long, he posted nine points on 3-for-5 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 shooting from deep, grabbing three boards along the way.
More importantly, he helped the Bucks secure an easy win over the Miami Heat.
After the game, Crowder took to Twitter and showed major love to Bucks fans and the city of Milwaukee.
Checking in for the first time as a Milwaukee Buck, @CJC9BOSS!@Bucks | #MUBB pic.twitter.com/7X2trGXvRs
— Marquette Basketball (@MarquetteMBB) February 25, 2023
BLESSED & THANKFUL FOR IT ALL MILWAUKEE..!! LETS WORK.!! 😤💪🏾 https://t.co/lMGcKouQC0
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) February 25, 2023
THANK YOU MILWUAKEE FOR THE WARM LOVING WELCOME.!! IM THANKFUL AND APPRECIATIVE FOR IT ALL.!! LETS WORK.!!! 😤
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) February 25, 2023
The Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA right now, as they’ve won 13 straight games and are challenging the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The addition of Crowder should help Milwaukee in its pursuit of the top seed.
Bucks fans can expect the veteran to play with tons of passion and energy at all times, and there’s no doubt that he’s motivated to win an NBA title.
Although Crowder has made it to the NBA Finals twice in his career, he’s still trying to capture his first championship.
He’s definitely got a solid chance at getting one this season, as the Bucks are major threats to come out of the East and challenge for the NBA’s 2023 crown.
While the All-Star break just ended, the finish line for the regular season is already in sight.
Milwaukee has just 23 games remaining before the playoffs.
Crowder will have to get acclimated quickly, but that’s nothing new for him — he’s now playing for his eighth NBA team.
Time will tell if his stint with Milwaukee ends up being a success for both sides.
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