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5 things to know about Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford

ByGeorge Rinaldi|
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves pose for portraits during 2017 Media Day on September 22, 2017 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves pose for portraits during 2017 Media Day on September 22, 2017 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 16: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers hosts “Jamal-O-Claus Holiday Toy Giveaway” on December 16, 2014 at the Barack Obama Charter School in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 16: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers hosts “Jamal-O-Claus Holiday Toy Giveaway” on December 16, 2014 at the Barack Obama Charter School in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

1. Jamal-O-Claus

A man for the people, Jamal Crawford has been celebrating the festive period with fans and local residents for the past few years.

Given the rather conventional yet fun-loving name of “Jamal-O-Claus”, the guard has bringing joy to those in less fortunate positions.

The official name for the drive is known as “Jamal-O-Claus Holiday Toy Giveaway,” and that is actually what happens when the stockings start to go up and the various trees are greatly decorated.

The Los Angeles Clippers showcased Jamal’s generosity last Christmas when visiting kids in the Compton/Watts area, but has been doing so for some time before that.

In 2014 he visited the Barack Obama Charter School in Los Angeles, handing out various different gizmos and toys to children.

The 2016 celebration was the fourth annual Jamal-O-Claus Toy Giveaway, and he even brought along Martin Lawrence, too.

Whether it was cuddly teddy bears or signed basketballs, there was something for everyone on another special occasion led by Crawford.

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Jamal Crawford is an intriguing NBA veteran that the Timberwolves and their fans will be lucky to have in the fold as we draw ever closer to the kick-off of the 2017-18 season.

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