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French club ASVEL Villeurbanne has officially announced the signing of long-time NBA veteran Jae Crowder for the 2026-27 season. The experienced forward, who boasts over 900 NBA games and two Finals appearances, is set to make his European basketball debut, bringing a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to the squad.
ASVEL emphasized that Crowder's experience, character, defensive prowess, and winning spirit were key factors in securing the transfer.
The 36-year-old American will bring extensive NBA experience to the French team, having spent 14 seasons in the league and participating in over 900 regular season and playoff games. This move marks his first foray into European basketball.
Crowder was selected 34th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft and played 812 regular season games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.
His NBA career spanned across several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings.
Crowder also has 115 NBA playoff appearances and reached the Finals in two consecutive seasons – first with Miami in 2020, and then with Phoenix in 2021.
He last played in the NBA for Sacramento during the 2024-25 season, appearing in nine games.
With his move to ASVEL, Crowder becomes one of the most experienced NBA players to join a European team ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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