Jamal Crawford -- G/F Los Angeles Clippers -- The 4-Point Play G.O.A.T
I wanted to start with JCrossover because I consider him the least streaky of the bunch. As in, I am less angry when he starts doing Jamal Crawford things in large part because he played college hoops in Ann Arbor. The real reason he's the most consistently viable player on this list is because he gets to the foul-line around four times per contest. Crawford has incredible handles; his signature move lives here: R.I.P Kirk Hinrich. The above notwithstanding, when Crawford ignites the crowd with a 4-point play and completely alters the dynamic of a game, and you're inevitably on the wrong end of that exchange, it can be very frustrating.
Nate Robinson -- G Denver Nuggets -- Former Dunk Contest Champ
Remember when Nate Robinson erupted for 23 4th quarter points to give the Derrick Rose-less Bulls a 3-1 series lead over Brooklyn in the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs? If you don't, here's a refresher. Nate has drifted into anonymity because the Nuggets are borderline unwatchable, but a few outlets have indicated that Robinson may be a Clipper by season's end. So let's put him on the backburner until then.
J.R. Smith -- G Cleveland Cavaliers -- "When In Doubt, Shoot It"
Sadly, J.R. is leaving "Gambling Nightmare" status behind, and has evolved almost exclusively into a spot-up shooter. In just 14 games with Cleveland, Smith has hoisted 113 three-pointers (!). As the embedded video above shows, J.R. has stupid athleticism, but also in his quiver is an effortless jumper. He's streaky, sure, but seemingly in any game I wager against J.R., he gets hot. Smith's game itself may not be as entertaining going forward as it once was, but if the Cavs make a run, I very much look forward to listening Smith's post-game commentary. Dude is a treasure.
Gerald Green -- G/F Phoenix Suns -- (Another) Former Dunk Contest Champ
Go have some fun with Gerald Green on YouTube. Green is probably best known for his insane bounce, but he's also shooting 38% from 3 on a ton of attempts (only 8 players in the NBA have attempted more). And I would still argue Green is a better shooter than his percentage indicates. To me, Green is the undisputed "Gambling Nightmare" guy because he takes and makes shots that cannot be topped on the Degree of Difficulty scale. Bottom line.
Honorable Mention: Lou Williams (G--Toronto Raptors)
J.R. Smith -- G Cleveland Cavaliers -- "When In Doubt, Shoot It"
Sadly, J.R. is leaving "Gambling Nightmare" status behind, and has evolved almost exclusively into a spot-up shooter. In just 14 games with Cleveland, Smith has hoisted 113 three-pointers (!). As the embedded video above shows, J.R. has stupid athleticism, but also in his quiver is an effortless jumper. He's streaky, sure, but seemingly in any game I wager against J.R., he gets hot. Smith's game itself may not be as entertaining going forward as it once was, but if the Cavs make a run, I very much look forward to listening Smith's post-game commentary. Dude is a treasure.
Gerald Green -- G/F Phoenix Suns -- (Another) Former Dunk Contest Champ
Go have some fun with Gerald Green on YouTube. Green is probably best known for his insane bounce, but he's also shooting 38% from 3 on a ton of attempts (only 8 players in the NBA have attempted more). And I would still argue Green is a better shooter than his percentage indicates. To me, Green is the undisputed "Gambling Nightmare" guy because he takes and makes shots that cannot be topped on the Degree of Difficulty scale. Bottom line.
Honorable Mention: Lou Williams (G--Toronto Raptors)
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