Jae Crowder Leaves Phoenix Suns for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne
Jae Crowder, a former NBA Finals starting forward, has signed with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, a French team owned by San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker. Crowder's one-year deal comes after a stint in the Puerto Rican league, where he played for Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) and earned a BSN All-Star selection.
What Happened to Jae Crowder?
Crowder's last season in the NBA was the 2024-2025 season, during which he played nine regular-season games for the Sacramento Kings after signing with them in November 2024. He averaged 2.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 11.4 minutes per game.
Why it Matters for Phoenix Suns
The loss of Crowder is a significant blow to the Phoenix Suns, who are still reeling from their recent form. Last result: Phoenix Suns 122-131 Oklahoma City Thunder (2026-04-28). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4.
What Comes Next?
Crowder's signing with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne marks a new chapter in his career, and it remains to be seen whether he could find a way back to the NBA, the league many consider the best in the world. At 36 years old, Crowder is perhaps in the final few years of his basketball career.
Jae Crowder's Feelings on the Current NBA Product
Jae Crowder expressed his honest feelings about the current product in the NBA through a post on X early this year. Writing in all caps, Crowder told his dismay about the game's "weird" look when he is watching NBA games. "SO NO ONES GOING TO ADMIT THE NBA IS IN A WEIRD PLACE? THE LEAGUE IS PICKUP BALL NOW? WHAT HAPPENED TO TRYING TO EXPLOIT TEAMS WEAKNESS AND MAKING CHESS MOVES. WHAT HAPPENED TO GAMEPLANS? WATCHING GAMES THIS SEASON NOT JUST BC IM NOT PLAYING FEELS & LOOKS WEIRD. 🤦🏾♂️," he wrote.
Jae Crowder's Career
Crowder played 13 seasons for nine different teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings. Drafted 34th overall in 2012, he carved out a long career as a valuable "3-and-D" role player, reaching the NBA Finals with both the Miami Heat (2020) and Phoenix Suns (2021), but never won an NBA championship.
