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The Top 10 Small Forwards in the NBA

By Tom Atkinson

May 24, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the second half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the second half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. Jae Crowder (Boston Celtics)

Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates a dunk in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates a dunk in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Age: 26

2015-16 Per Game Averages: 14.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals

Career Per Game Averages: 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1 steal

If the one and only Phil Jackson says that passing on you was his “biggest mistake”, you know you are probably quite good. That is the case for Boston Celtics small forward Jae Crowder, who was overlooked for a pick.

Crowder has immense value in that he is a strong and rugged defender while also offering clutch shooting, all on a very, very, very reasonable contract. Three-and-D has become a cornerstone in this league and Jae Crowder is among the very best.

“He’s a good player that has opened a lot of eyes since he left Dallas,” a league executive told CSNNE.com. “That contract, his talent … he’s not untradeable, but he’s about as close to being untradeable on that team.”

Crowder is fast, strong, relentless, and so much else. He has both the offense and the defense and is the eighth-best small forward in the NBA today.

Next: No. 7

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