NBA free agent Jamal Crawford began his professional basketball career in 2000 and he is looking to continue playing at the highest level.

During a recent interview with Shaun Powell of NBA.com, Crawford expressed his belief that he can still contribute to a team.

“I know I can play,” Crawford told NBA.com, “and I would think my reputation is still solid. It’s baffling to me.”

Crawford believes that he can still ‘bring a multitude of things' as a player and that he will remain prepared for the call from a team asking for his services. The flashy ball-handling and the scoring impact that he is known for highlights his impact.

“I’m kind of an outlier because you don’t see anyone my age having games like that,” Crawford said. “And I did it off the bench. A year earlier, in my 18th year, I was still averaging double figures. I can bring a multitude of things. I’ll be ready for whatever team decides how I can fit into what they’re trying to do.”

Last season, Crawford played for the Phoenix Suns and averaged 7.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists along with 1.5 turnovers. He says that he feels better now than he did during that season.

“Physically, I feel better than I did last season,” he said. “I’m able to get my body together. My skill set is sharp. I feel that I’m good. My mindset is be patient and hopefully something good comes about it. I’ll be ready for the opportunity.”

A significant issue that often goes under-mentioned with Crawford is that he was quite inefficient as a scorer for the Suns and was a defensive liability. It's difficult to justify giving a roster spot to a player with those kinds of weaknesses in favor of developing a younger talent.