Javaris Crittenton

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Javaris Crittenton
2010
Zhejiang Lions
2011Dakota Wizards
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Javaris Cortez Crittenton (born December 31, 1987) is an American former professional

Georgia Tech
men's basketball team.

On August 26, 2011, Crittenton was charged with the murder of Jullian Jones, a 22-year-old mother of four. After pleading guilty to manslaughter in 2015, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison,[1] though it was later reduced to 10 years. He was later released from prison on April 21, 2023.[2]

Early life and high school

Crittenton was born to Sonya Dixon

Future Business Leaders of America and the Senior Beta Club.[3]

College

Crittenton with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 2006

While at Georgia Tech, Crittenton excelled and was considered a team leader, a rare accolade for a freshman.[5] Tech coach Paul Hewitt urged Crittenton to take over a leadership role on the team after his play in several games in February 2007.[5] He recorded a career high of 29 points in a February 13 game against Florida State.[6] After a single season, he left school to go pro.

Professional career

Los Angeles Lakers (2007–2008)

Crittenton was drafted with the 19th pick in the first round of the

NBA Summer League game on July 8, 2007, he had 18 points, including a game winning jump-shot with 1.6 seconds left in the game. In the Lakers' first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu
, Crittenton had 18 points along with one assist in a 111–110 loss.

Memphis Grizzlies (2008)

On February 1, 2008, Crittenton was traded to the

2010 second round draft pick.[7]
On April 2, 2008, Crittenton had a career high of 23 points in a 130–114 win over the New York Knicks.

Washington Wizards (2008–2009)

On December 10, 2008, Crittenton was part of a three-team trade that sent him to the

New Orleans Hornets. In exchange, the Wizards sent a conditional first-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies and Antonio Daniels to the Hornets.[8]

On December 21, 2009, Crittenton and teammate Gilbert Arenas were involved in a locker room confrontation involving guns.[9] In a recent interview, former Washington Wizards teammate Caron Butler stated that "you never know, and that's the crazy thing about it" when questioned if there was going to be a trigger pulled in the incident between Crittenton and Arenas. On January 25, 2010 Crittenton pleaded guilty and was given a year of probation on a misdemeanor gun possession charge stemming from this incident.[10] Two days later, Crittenton and Arenas were suspended for the rest of the season by NBA commissioner David Stern.[11] He was released by the Wizards following the suspension, while Arenas rejoined the team.

Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (2010)

On September 22, 2010, the

Charlotte Bobcats signed Crittenton to a non-guaranteed contract.[12] They released him three weeks later on October 15.[13]

In December 2010, Crittenton played five games for the

Zhejiang Guangsha Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 25.8 points per game,[14]
but he returned to the United States after just a few weeks.

Dakota Wizards (2011)

In February 2011, Crittenton joined the

NBA D-League
. He played 21 games for the minor league team, including five starts. This is currently his last professional team he played for before later being arrested in 2011 for manslaughter charges.

Murder and drug charges

Javaris Crittenton
Conviction(s)Voluntary manslaughter with a weapon
Aggravated assault with a firearm
Criminal penalty23 years in prison
(reduced to 10 years)
Capture status
Free
Details
VictimsJullian Jones
DateAugust 19, 2011

On August 26, 2011, Crittenton was charged with the August 19 murder of Jullian Jones, a 22-year-old mother of four.

FBI at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, on August 29, while waiting to board a flight back to Atlanta. His lawyer stated that Crittenton's sole purpose for the trip to Atlanta was to surrender himself to custody.[17] Crittenton was extradited to Atlanta to stand trial for the murder. After his arrest, he denied any involvement.[18] Crittenton was released on a $230,000 bond.[19]

Crittenton and his cousin Douglas Gamble were officially indicted on April 2, 2013, on 12 counts in connection with Jones' death, including charges of murder, felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, giving false statements, attempted murder, and participation in criminal street gang activity. Crittenton reportedly joined the Crips after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Fulton County assistant district attorney Gabe Banks, and allegedly also shot at Demontinez Stephens earlier in August 2011.[20] The target in both shootings was reportedly Trontavious Stephens, Demontinez's brother and a member of the R. O. C. Crew, which is part of the Bloods.[21]

While out on bond on the murder charges, Crittenton was arrested pursuant to a January 10, 2014, indictment of him and 13 other persons who were accused of selling multi-kilo quantities of cocaine and several hundred pounds of marijuana. Crittenton was charged with two counts of conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act.[22]

On April 29, 2015, shortly before his trial was set to begin, Crittenton pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison,[1] later reduced to 10 years in a deal with the district attorney. He was released from prison on April 21, 2023.[2]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 L.A. Lakers 22 0 7.8 .491 .333 .679 1 .8 .3 0 3.3
2007–08 Memphis 28 0 18.1 .400 .265 .697 3.2 1.2 0.1 0.4 7.4
2008–09 Memphis 7 0 6.3 .460 .000 .455 0.9 0.7 .000 0.1 2.7
2008–09 Washington 56 10 20.2 .459 .143 .593 2.9 2.6 0.1 0.7 5.3
Career 113 10 16.4 .442 .231 .638 2.4 1.8 .5 .1 5.3

See also

  • 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans
  • 2006-07 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team

References

  1. ^ a b "Ex-NBA player Crittenton gets 23 years in prison for Atlanta shooting death". Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "'It's not fair': Mother of woman Crittenton killed unaware of sentencing deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. April 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Player Bio: Javaris Crittenton". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 6, 2007. Retrieved June 29, 2007.
  4. ^ Javaris Crittendon, espn.com, accessed February 13, 2007.
  5. ^ a b Odum, Charles (February 7, 2007). "College Basketball: Georgia Tech 74, N.C. State 65". Salisbury Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012.
  6. ^ Associated Press. Georgia Tech 63, Florida St 57, espn.com, accessed March 11, 2007.
  7. NBA.com
    . February 1, 2008. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  8. NBA.com
    . December 10, 2008. Retrieved December 10, 2008.
  9. ^ "Report says Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton drew guns on each other – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. January 2, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  10. ^ "Crittenton's plea agreement on gun charges could affect Arenas' future". CNN. January 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  11. ^ Marc Stein (March 23, 2010). "Stern bans Arenas, Crittenton for year". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  12. ^ "Bobcats invite Javaris Crittenton". ESPN. September 22, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  13. ^ "Bobcats Release Javaris Crittenton". NBA. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  14. ^ "Former Washington Wizard Javaris Crittenton back in jail – ESPN". Espn.go.com. February 22, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  15. ^ "Former NBA player Crittenton charged with murder in Atlanta". The Sports Network. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  16. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    . Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  17. ^ "FBI arrests Javaris Crittenton". ESPN. Associated Press. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  18. ^ "Javaris Crittenton back in Atlanta". espn.com. September 15, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  19. ^ "Javaris Crittenton free on bond". espn.com. September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  20. ^ Boyd, Flinder (March 17, 2017). "Run And Gun". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  21. ^ Garner, Marcus K. "Ex-Tech star Crittenton indicted for murder". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  22. ^ Garner, Marcus K. "Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton back in jail". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 15, 2014.

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