What is Javaris Crittenton's Net Worth and Salary?
Javaris Crittenton is a former professional basketball player with a net worth of $10,000. Crittenton's career in the NBA spanned from 2007 to 2011, during which he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards. He also played for the CBA's Zhejiang Guangsha Lions and the NBA D-League's Dakota Wizards.
In the summer of 2011, he was charged with the murder of Jullian Jones. After pleading guilty in 2015, he was sentenced to 23 years but was released early in the spring of 2023 after serving eight years in prison.
Career Earnings
Throughout his career, Javaris earned a total of $4 million in salary.
Murder Charges and Prison Sentence
In August 2011, Javaris Crittenton was charged with the murder of 22-year-old Jullian Jones. The Atlanta Police Department revealed that Jones was not the intended target; Crittenton was aiming at someone who had previously robbed him. While in California, waiting to fly back to Atlanta, he was arrested by the FBI. Despite initially denying involvement, he was eventually released on a $230,000 bond.
In the spring of 2013, Crittenton and his cousin, Douglas Gamble, were indicted on 12 counts related to Jones's death, including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and giving false statements.
In early 2014, while out on bond, Crittenton was arrested for selling significant quantities of cocaine and marijuana. Charged with conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm in connection to Jones's murder. His original 23-year sentence was reduced to 10 years, and he was released in spring 2023 after serving eight years.
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Early Life and High School
Born on New Year's Eve, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, Javaris Crittenton attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy for high school. He played alongside future NBA star Dwight Howard and led the team to a GHSA class A state championship in 2004. The following year, they made it to the finals but lost. In 2006, as a senior, Crittenton once again helped the team secure the state championship and was named a McDonald's All-American.
Collegiate Career
Crittenton attended Georgia Tech University, playing the 2006-2007 season with the Yellow Jackets. He excelled and was regarded as a team leader, scoring a career-high 29 points in a game against Florida State in February.
Los Angeles Lakers
Crittenton left college after one season to enter the 2007 NBA Draft and was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers. In 22 games, he averaged 3.3 points per game before being traded in February 2008.
Memphis Grizzlies
Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in early February 2008, Crittenton played 28 games and averaged 7.4 points per game. He stayed with the team until December 2008.
Washington Wizards
In December 2008, Crittenton was part of a trade that sent him to the Washington Wizards. Over 56 games, he averaged 5.3 points per game. A notable incident occurred in late 2009 when he had a locker room confrontation involving firearms with teammate Gilbert Arenas. Crittenton pleaded guilty to misdemeanor gun possession, received a year of probation, and was suspended for the remainder of the NBA season. He was released by the Wizards after his suspension.
Zhejiang Guangsha Lions
In late 2010, Crittenton joined China's Zhejiang Guangsha Lions. In just five games, he averaged 25.8 points per game before returning to the U.S.
Dakota Wizards
In early 2011, Crittenton played for the NBA D-League's Dakota Wizards, participating in 21 games as a starter in five.
