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Introduction
Javaris Crittenton is a former American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on December 31, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, and started playing basketball at a young age. Crittenton played college basketball for Georgia Tech, where he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2007.
Early Life and Career
Crittenton grew up in the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Adamsville in Atlanta, Georgia. He started playing basketball at a young age and quickly became one of the best players in his area. Crittenton attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, where he played high school basketball and led his team to several championships. After graduating from high school, Crittenton attended Georgia Tech, where he played college basketball for two seasons. In his freshman year, he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and helped lead his team to the NCAA Tournament.
NBA Career
Crittenton was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft. He played for the Lakers for one season before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Crittenton also played for the Washington Wizards, where he had his best season, averaging 12.3 points per game. In 2009, Crittenton was involved in a highly publicized incident in which he and teammate Gilbert Arenas brought guns into the Wizards’ locker room. Crittenton was suspended for the remainder of the season and eventually pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. Crittenton’s NBA career was cut short due to legal troubles and a lack of playing time. He played for several teams in the NBA Development League and overseas before retiring from basketball in 2016.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Javaris Crittenton’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. However, his legal troubles and lack of playing time in the NBA have significantly impacted his earnings.
Personal Life
Crittenton’s personal life has been marred by legal troubles. In addition to the gun incident with Gilbert Arenas, Crittenton has been arrested on several other charges, including drug possession and murder. In 2011, Crittenton was charged with murder after allegedly shooting a woman in Atlanta. He fled to California but was eventually arrested and extradited back to Georgia. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Conclusion
Javaris Crittenton had a promising career in the NBA but was unable to fulfill his potential due to legal troubles and a lack of playing time. Despite his setbacks, Crittenton remains a talented basketball player and a cautionary tale about the dangers of gun violence and poor decision-making.
