Javaris Crittenton
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
December 31, 1987 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia Tech (2006–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 2007–2011 |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Number | 1, 3, 8, 23, 6 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2008 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2008–2009 | Washington Wizards |
| 2010 | Zhejiang Lions |
| 2011 | Dakota Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Javaris Crittenton | |
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| Criminal penalty | 23 years in prison |
| Conviction(s) |
Voluntary manslaughter with a weapon Aggravated assault with a firearm |
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Capture status
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Incarcerated |
| Killings | |
| Victims | Jullian Jones |
| Date | August 19, 2011 |
Javaris Cortez Crittenton (born December 31, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, and the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He was previously the starting point guard for the Georgia Tech men's basketball team. After pleading guilty to manslaughter in 2015, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Crittenton was born to Sonya Dixon in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, where, as a high school sophomore, he played alongside Dwight Howard. Crittenton and Howard led Southwest Atlanta to victory in the GHSA class A state championship that season. As a junior, in 2005, Crittenton averaged 28.4 points, 7.5 assists, and 8.2 rebounds. He once again led Southwest Atlanta to the GHSA class A state finals, where they lost to powerhouse Randolph-Clay. As a senior, Crittenton averaged 29 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, and led Southwest Atlanta to the GHSA class A semi-finals against Randolph-Clay. After dismissing Randolph-Clay they headed to the championship game once again. This time they were successful in beating rivals Whitefield Academy to become state champions. Following the season he was named a McDonald's All American. He was also named Mr. Georgia Basketball by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Crittenton carried a 3.5 GPA in high school, and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the Senior Beta Club.
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