Javaris Crittenton

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1. When was Javaris Crittenton born?December 31, 1987
2. What was Javaris Crittenton's job?Four years
3. What is the NBA teams?Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards
4. What is the international basketball league?Chinese Basketball Association (Zhejiang Lions)
5. Who is Javaris Crittenton?Javaris Crittenton is a former professional basketball player who played as a point guard for Georgia Tech and later in the NBA.
6. Which NBA teams did he play for?He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Washington Wizards during his NBA career.

NBA Draft: The annual event where professional basketball teams select eligible players from college and international leagues.
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Criminal Justice System: The set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on offenders.
Rehabilitation: The process of restoring someone to their former state or to a good condition, often used in the context of correctional facilities.