2020-2021 NBL Depth Charts
May 19, 2021
Tony Crocker
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 17/01/87
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas (USA)
- Position: G/F
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 98
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Oklahoma (2006–2010)
- NBL DEBUT: 15/01/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 34
- LAST NBL GAME: 6/06/21
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 34
- NBL History: Adelaide 2021
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Tony Crocker was born in San Antonio, Texas (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Tony Crocker made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 34 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
After long-time head coach Joey Wright was released by the 36ers amidst several issues with players, Adelaide brought in former Perth Wildcats assistant Conner Henry as the new head coach. This transition also saw key players such as Nathan Sobey and Harry Froling move to Brisbane, while Obi Kyei requested a release to focus on his clothing line.
With a portion of the roster retained, including Jack McVeigh, Brendan Teys, Daniel Dillon, and Alex Mudronja, the 36ers made a series of off-season signings to strengthen their squad. They added the highly touted Next Star Josh Giddey, who had recently debuted for the Boomers, and Sunday Dech (via Illawarra) to back up Giddey on a three-year deal. In the frontcourt, five-time club MVP Daniel Johnson re-signed for three more years, while former NBA player Isaac Humphries (via Orlando Magic) and Keanu Pinder (via Europe) were brought in. Import veteran Tony Crocker was signed as the team’s second import to complete the roster.
In their season opener, Adelaide started Giddey and Humphries but were soundly defeated by Melbourne (65-89). Coach Henry adjusted the lineup for their next game, starting Donald Sloan at point guard and giving Pinder more opportunities, which resulted in a solid win over South East Melbourne (116-108). Despite early success, Sloan’s lack of interest in coming off the bench after being replaced by Giddey saw him granted a mutual release to pursue other opportunities, with Jeremy Kendle being signed as a short-term replacement.
Adelaide started strong with a 4-2 record, but the NBL Cup—a bubble tournament held in Melbourne—disrupted their momentum. The team struggled during the tournament and dropped from third place to seventh by the end of the Cup. Humphries sustained a season-ending injury, further impacting their chances. While they brought in NBA talent Brandon Paul as a replacement, it wasn’t enough to recover their form. Jack Purchase was signed as an injury replacement for Humphries but played sparingly.
Veteran forward Tony Crocker averaged 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the season. Despite his contributions, Adelaide finished the season in a disappointing seventh place with a 13-23 record.
Daniel Johnson (19.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists) led the team in scoring for the sixth time in his career and was named co-MVP alongside Josh Giddey (10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists), who was also voted NBL Rookie of the Year.
Tony Crocker played one season in the NBL. He averaged 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 32 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 32 | 835.0 | 344 | 88 | 42 | 11 | 77 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 81 | 135 | 303 | 45% | 52 | 142 | 37% | 22 | 27 | 81% | 54% | 53% | 27 | Totals | 32 | 835 | 344 | 88 | 42 | 11 | 77 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 81 | 135 | 303 | 44.6% | 52 | 142 | 36.6% | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | 55% | 53% | 27 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 32 | 26.1 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 9.5 | 45% | 1.6 | 4.4 | 37% | 0.7 | 0.8 | 81% | 54% | 53% | 27 | Total | 32 | 26.1 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 9.5 | 44.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.6% | 1.6 | 4.4 | 81.5% | 55% | 53% | 27 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 27 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
|---|
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 65% | 81% | 64% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 135 | 303 | 44.6% | 52 | 142 | 36.6% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 32 | 835.0 | 344 | 88 | 42 | 11 | 77 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 81 | 135 | 303 | 45% | 52 | 142 | 37% | 22 | 27 | 81% | 54% | 53% | 27 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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