Jae Crowder wanted no parts with the Phoenix Suns after learning of losing his starting spot last summer. Cameron Johnson had surpassed Crowder as the fifth man to join the starting unit, prompting Crowder to request a trade.
Crowder’s trade request went sour for quite some time, going well beyond the offseason into the trade deadline. Now, with the Milwaukee Bucks, Crowder made sure to give his former team a bitter taste on Sunday.
The Suns appeared to have the gritty contest on lock against the Bucks, until Crowder swung the momentum.