Jamal Crawford Tells A Fun Story Of Him Meeting A Woman Who Didn’t Recognise Him

May 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates at the end of game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Thunder 101-99 to tie the series 2-2.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

As good as the Los Angeles Clippers’ Jamal Crawford is, he’s not one of the most recognisable figures in the NBA to the average fan. Although he now plays on a championship contending team, Crawford has spent little time in his 14 years in the nation’s spotlight. And although he has been named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year on two occasions, he’s never made an All-Star team and he’s not endorsed by some of the bigger names in the business world.

So, all in all, you can’t blame someone for not knowing who he is. Neither can Crawford, in fact, which we found out on Sunday night when he told a very short story of him meeting a woman on a plane who had no idea who he was.

First off, the lady complimented his shoes, not knowing that they were really his shoes. (You know, not just his shoes because he bought them. They’re from his sneaker line with Brandblack, so they’re actually his.)

Then she asked him if he is a senior in college, which, instead of correcting her, Crawford went along with.

Crawford probably wanted to remember this moment because he snapped a picture of them talking.

And, yes, Crawford did end up telling her who he is.

In the woman’s defense, Crawford still looks like he’s 20 years old, so for all she knew he could’ve actually been a senior.

Nevertheless, it made for a fun story, one that was broadcasted to over 600,000 people.

The joys of interacting with a professional athlete who uses social media!