Watch: Jamal Crawford left startled after an unexpected welcome to "NBA on TNT" debut

Jamal Crawford replaced Dwyane Wade on the TNT broadcast, and the crew had to welcome him to the show.

Shaq, Kenny, Chuck and others are always doing whatever they can to get people around the world to laugh, and they did exactly that once again on Tuesday night.

The decision was made around September, according to sources. Jamal Crawford has been ecstatic ever since the team allowed him to join. He realizes that he's with some of the greatest basketball players of all time and it means a ton to him.

“I've never been jaded,” Crawford said on 'The Crossover' podcast, in his first extensive interview since joining Turner Sports full time. The network made the hiring official on Thursday. “Like, Tupac wore Shaq's jersey! Biggie Smalls wore Shaq's jersey! Michael Jackson, in his apartment in New York, had a life-size cutout of Shaq! Like, Shaq's unbelievable.

"And I've never, ever, ever been jaded by that. I’m still sitting there like, ‘Dang, that’s Shaq.’ Or, ‘Dang, that’s Charles (Barkley).’ Or, ‘Dang, that’s Kenny (Smith).’ Or, ‘That’s Ernie (Johnson) right there.’ Like, I’m such a student and a fan of the game. And I just have a certain level of regard, respect, for these guys that came before me.

"That will never leave. The kid in me will always be there.”

Jamal Crawford's time on the TNT Show has been short, but his impact is already felt. The longtime NBA player (one of five who have played 20 seasons) was one of the league's more fun ones to watch during his time. Making nasty crossovers, hitting tough shots and dishing out nice dimes were all a part of Crawford's bag.

Jamal Crawford was one of the best scorers in his era and won the Sixth Man of the Year award an impressive three times.