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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1989)}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1989)}}
{{About|the basketball player|other people named James Anderson|James Anderson}}
{{About|the basketball player|other people named James Anderson|James Anderson (disambiguation){{!}}James Anderson}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = James Anderson
| name = James Anderson
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| height_in = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lb = 215
| weight_lb = 215
| league = [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]]
| league = [[Saudi Basketball League|SBL]]
| team = Manisa BB
| team = Al-Ula
| number = 23
| number = 23
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|03|25|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|03|25|mf=y}}
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| years10 = 2022–2023
| years10 = 2022–2023
| team10 = [[CB Murcia|Murcia]]
| team10 = [[CB Murcia|Murcia]]
| years11 = 2023–present
| years11 = 2023–2024
| team11 = [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa BB]]
| team11 = [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa BB]]
| years12 = 2024–present
| team12 = Al-Ula
| highlights =
| highlights =
* 2× [[EuroLeague]] champion ([[2020–21 EuroLeague|2021]], [[2021–22 EuroLeague|2022]])
* 2× [[EuroLeague]] champion ([[2020–21 EuroLeague|2021]], [[2021–22 EuroLeague|2022]])
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| bbr = anderja01
| bbr = anderja01
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{USA}}}}
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{USA}}}}
{{MedalSport|Men’s [[basketball]]}}
{{MedalSport|Men's [[basketball]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Summer Universiade]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Summer Universiade]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2009 Summer Universiade|2009 Belgrade]]|[[Basketball at the 2009 Summer Universiade|Team competition]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2009 Summer Universiade|2009 Belgrade]]|[[Basketball at the 2009 Summer Universiade|Team competition]]}}
}}
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'''James Lee Anderson''' (born March 25, 1989) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa BB]] of the Turkish [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]] (BSL). He played college basketball at [[Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball|Oklahoma State University]]. In 2010, Anderson was named [[Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year]] and a first team All-American. He was selected by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]].
'''James Lee Anderson''' (born March 25, 1989) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for Al-Ula of the [[Saudi Basketball League]] (SBL). He played college basketball at [[Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball|Oklahoma State University]]. In 2010, Anderson was named [[Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year]] and a first team All-American. He was selected by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]].


==High school career==
==High school career==
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==College career==
==College career==
Anderson chose [[Oklahoma State University]] and made an immediate impact, scoring 29 points in his first collegiate game, a 104–48 win over [[Prairie View A&M Panthers|Prairie View]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/273130197|title=Prairie View A&M 48-104 Oklahoma State (Nov 9, 2007) Game Recap|website=ESPN}}</ref> Anderson would continue his strong play, averaging 13.3 points per game. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Big 12 All-Rookie team.
Anderson chose [[Oklahoma State University]] and made an immediate impact, scoring 29 points in his first collegiate game, a 104–48 win over [[Prairie View A&M Panthers|Prairie View]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/273130197|title=Prairie View A&M 48-104 Oklahoma State (Nov 9, 2007) Game Recap|website=ESPN}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Anderson would continue his strong play, averaging 13.3 points per game. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Big 12 All-Rookie team.


James Anderson continued to progress as a sophomore, raising his scoring average to 18.2 points per game and surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone in just his second year. He was named Academic All-Big 12 and a second team All-Conference pick.
James Anderson continued to progress as a sophomore, raising his scoring average to 18.2 points per game and surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone in just his second year. He was named Academic All-Big 12 and a second team All-Conference pick.
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Anderson was drafted by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] in the [[2010 NBA draft]] with the 20th overall pick.
Anderson was drafted by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] in the [[2010 NBA draft]] with the 20th overall pick.


Anderson appeared in six games early in the season, before being sidelined with a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. On January 26, 2011, he was assigned to the [[Austin Toros]] of the [[NBA D-League]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs assign James Anderson to Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_assign_james_anderson_to_toros_110126.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=January 26, 2011 |access-date=January 27, 2011}}</ref> in order to get back into playing form.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anderson likely headed for D-League for rehab by end of week |url=http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/16/anderson-likely-headed-for-d-league-for-rehab-by-end-of-week/ |author=Tim Griffin |work=Spurs Nation |publisher=[[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Communications]] |date=January 16, 2011 |access-date=January 27, 2011}}</ref> Anderson played two games for the Toros, before being recalled by the Spurs three days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs recall James Anderson from Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_recalled_110129.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=January 29, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> However, on February 7, he was assigned to the Toros once again,<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs assign James Anderson to Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_to_toros_110207.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=February 7, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> where he appeared in five more games, before being recalled by the Spurs on February 23.<ref>{{cite news |title=James Anderson recalled from the Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_recalled_110223.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011}}</ref> The Spurs did not exercise his player option during the summer, and he became a free agent.
Anderson appeared in six games early in the season, before being sidelined with a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. On January 26, 2011, he was assigned to the [[Austin Toros]] of the [[NBA D-League]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs assign James Anderson to Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_assign_james_anderson_to_toros_110126.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=January 26, 2011 |access-date=January 27, 2011}}</ref> in order to get back into playing form.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anderson likely headed for D-League for rehab by end of week |url=http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/16/anderson-likely-headed-for-d-league-for-rehab-by-end-of-week/ |author=Tim Griffin |work=Spurs Nation |publisher=[[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Communications]] |date=January 16, 2011 |access-date=January 27, 2011 |archive-date=January 18, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118233205/http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/16/anderson-likely-headed-for-d-league-for-rehab-by-end-of-week/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Anderson played two games for the Toros, before being recalled by the Spurs three days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs recall James Anderson from Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_recalled_110129.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=January 29, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> However, on February 7, he was assigned to the Toros once again,<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs assign James Anderson to Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_to_toros_110207.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=February 7, 2011 |access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> where he appeared in five more games, before being recalled by the Spurs on February 23.<ref>{{cite news |title=James Anderson recalled from the Austin Toros |url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/james_anderson_recalled_110223.html |work=spurs.com |publisher=[[San Antonio Spurs]] |date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=February 23, 2011}}</ref> The Spurs did not exercise his player option during the summer, and he became a free agent.


In September 2012, Anderson signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11006 |title=Hawks add James Anderson, Keith Benson, Damion James, Carldell Johnson, Anthony Tolliver to training camp |access-date=2012-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206091240/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11006 |archive-date=2013-02-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11317 |title=Atlanta Hawks waive James Anderson and Damion James |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206122257/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11317 |archive-date=2013-02-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Afterwards, Anderson was acquired by the [[Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA D-League]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218094230/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html|url-status=dead|title=Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps|website=[[NBA.com]] |archivedate=December 18, 2015}}</ref> then traded to the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/riograndevalley/VipersAcquireAnderson110212.html|title=Vipers acquire Anderson from Bakersfield|website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>
In September 2012, Anderson signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11006 |title=Hawks add James Anderson, Keith Benson, Damion James, Carldell Johnson, Anthony Tolliver to training camp |access-date=2012-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206091240/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11006 |archive-date=2013-02-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11317 |title=Atlanta Hawks waive James Anderson and Damion James |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206122257/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11317 |archive-date=2013-02-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Afterwards, Anderson was acquired by the [[Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA D-League]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218094230/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html|url-status=dead|title=Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps|website=[[NBA.com]] |archivedate=December 18, 2015}}</ref> then traded to the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/riograndevalley/VipersAcquireAnderson110212.html|title=Vipers acquire Anderson from Bakersfield|website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>
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On July 16, 2013, Anderson was claimed off of waivers by the [[Philadelphia 76ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13793 |title=Philadelphia 76ers claim James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers |access-date=2013-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115014828/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13793 |archive-date=2013-11-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On November 13, 2013, he scored a career high 36 points in a 123–117 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. He hit a clutch three pointer with 6.6 seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime. On June 30, 2014, Anderson was waived by the 76ers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/sixers-waive-guard-james-anderson|title=Sixers Waive Guard James Anderson|website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>
On July 16, 2013, Anderson was claimed off of waivers by the [[Philadelphia 76ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13793 |title=Philadelphia 76ers claim James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers |access-date=2013-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115014828/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13793 |archive-date=2013-11-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On November 13, 2013, he scored a career high 36 points in a 123–117 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. He hit a clutch three pointer with 6.6 seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime. On June 30, 2014, Anderson was waived by the 76ers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/sixers-waive-guard-james-anderson|title=Sixers Waive Guard James Anderson|website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>


On August 5, 2014, Anderson signed a one-year deal with [[BC Žalgiris|Žalgiris Kaunas]] of Lithuania.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/euroleague/news/|title=Latest News &#124; EuroLeague|date=October 21, 2023|website=Euroleague Basketball}}</ref> He helped Žalgiris win the [[Lietuvos krepšinio lyga|LKL championship]] for the 5th consecutive year.
On August 5, 2014, Anderson signed a one-year deal with [[BC Žalgiris|Žalgiris Kaunas]] of Lithuania.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/euroleague/news/|title=Latest News &#124; EuroLeague|date=October 21, 2023|website=Euroleague Basketball}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He helped Žalgiris win the [[Lietuvos krepšinio lyga|LKL championship]] for the 5th consecutive year.


On July 16, 2015, Anderson signed with the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-james-anderson | title=Kings Sign James Anderson | work=NBA.com | date=July 16, 2015 | access-date=July 17, 2015 }}</ref>
On July 16, 2015, Anderson signed with the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-james-anderson | title=Kings Sign James Anderson | work=NBA.com | date=July 16, 2015 | access-date=July 17, 2015 }}</ref>
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On June 27, 2023, Anderson signed with [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa BB]] of the Turkish [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]] (BSL).<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=mbbskbasketbol |number=1695753196981907686 |title=Ailemize Hoş Geldin James Anderson!}}</ref>
On June 27, 2023, Anderson signed with [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa BB]] of the Turkish [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]] (BSL).<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=mbbskbasketbol |number=1695753196981907686 |title=Ailemize Hoş Geldin James Anderson!}}</ref>

On August 1, 2024, Anderson signed with Al-Ula of the [[Saudi Basketball League]] (SBL).<ref>{{cite web |title=Al-Ula inks James Anderson, ex Manisa |url=https://www.asia-basket.com/Saudi%20Arabia/news/884968/Al-Ula-inks-James-Anderson,-ex-Manisa |website=Eurobasket.com |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=1 August 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{NBA player statistics legend}}
{{Euroleague player statistics legend}}


===NBA===
===NBA===

====Regular season====
====Regular season====
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2012}}
| align="left" rowspan="2"| {{nbay|2012}}
| align="left" | [[2012–13 San Antonio Spurs season|San Antonio]]
| align="left" | [[2012–13 San Antonio Spurs season|San Antonio]]
| 10 || 0 || 9.4 || '''.440''' || '''.455''' || .778 || 1.4 || .9 || .3 || .2 || 3.4
| 10 || 0 || 9.4 || '''.440''' || '''.455''' || .778 || 1.4 || .9 || .3 || .2 || 3.4
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2012}}
| align="left" | [[2012–13 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| align="left" | [[2012–13 Houston Rockets season|Houston]]
| 29 || 2 || 10.6 || .406 || .327 || '''.895''' || 2.0 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
| 29 || 2 || 10.6 || .406 || .327 || '''.895''' || 2.0 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
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===EuroLeague===
===EuroLeague===

{{Euroleague player statistics legend|champion=y}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| style="background:#AFE6BA; width:3em;"|†
|Denotes season in which Anderson won the [[EuroLeague champion|EuroLeague]]
|-
| style="background:#CFECEC; width:1em"|*
| Led the league
|}


{{Euroleague player statistics start}}
{{Euroleague player statistics start}}
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| align="left" | [[2018–19 EuroLeague|2018–19]]
| align="left" | [[2018–19 EuroLeague|2018–19]]
| align="left"; rowspan=4|[[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]]
| align="left"; rowspan="4"|[[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]]
| 37 || 20 || 14.8 || .432 || .427 || .828 || 2.0 || .7 || .2 || .1 || 4.8 || 4.7
| style="background:#CFECEC;"|37* || 20 || 14.8 || .432 || .427 || .828 || 2.0 || .7 || .2 || .1 || 4.8 || 4.7
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|[[2019–20 EuroLeague|2019–20]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 EuroLeague|2019–20]]
| 28 || 16 || 14.2 || .429 || .318 || .750 || 3.2 || .3 || .3 || .1 || 3.5 || 5.1
| style="background:#CFECEC;"|28* || 16 || 14.2 || .429 || .318 || .750 || 3.2 || .3 || .3 || .1 || 3.5 || 5.1
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"|[[2020–21 EuroLeague|2020–21]]†
| style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"| [[2020–21 EuroLeague|2020–21]]†
| '''41''' || 17 || 15.1 || .500 || .451 || .714 || 2.8 || .8 || .4 || .1 || 4.2 || 5.7
| style="background:#CFECEC;"|'''41'''* || 17 || 15.1 || .500 || .451 || .714 || 2.8 || .8 || .4 || .1 || 4.2 || 5.7
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"|[[2021–22 EuroLeague|2021–22]]†
| style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"| [[2021–22 EuroLeague|2021–22]]†
| 28 || 13 || 13.5 || '''.516''' || '''.455''' || '''.909''' || 2.8 || .5 || .5 || .1 || 3.1 || 4.5
| 28 || 13 || 13.5 || '''.516''' || '''.455''' || '''.909''' || 2.8 || .5 || .5 || .1 || 3.1 || 4.5
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{{Commons category|James Anderson (basketball)}}
{{Commons category|James Anderson (basketball)}}
{{basketballstats|bbr=a/anderja01}}
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* [http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/202341/ James Anderson] at nba.com
* [http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/202341/ James Anderson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401124428/http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/202341/ |date=April 1, 2016 }} at nba.com
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005938 James Anderson] at euroleague.net
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005938 James Anderson] at euroleague.net
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160818151330/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6007811/playerview.html James Anderson] at fiba.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160818151330/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6007811/playerview.html James Anderson] at fiba.com
* [http://www.okstate.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1248 Oklahoma State Cowboys bio]
* [http://www.okstate.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1248 Oklahoma State Cowboys bio]


{{Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor current roster}}
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Latest revision as of 00:07, 24 November 2024

This article is about the basketball player. For other people named James Anderson, see James Anderson.

James Anderson
Anderson with Khimki in 2018
No. 23 – Al-Ula
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
LeagueSBL
Personal information
Born (1989-03-25) March 25, 1989 (age 35)
El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolJunction City
(Junction City, Arkansas)
CollegeOklahoma State (2007–2010)
NBA draft2010: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2012San Antonio Spurs
2011→Austin Toros
2013Houston Rockets
2013–2014Philadelphia 76ers
2014–2015Žalgiris Kaunas
2015–2016Sacramento Kings
2016–2017Darüşşafaka
2017–2018Khimki Moscow
2018–2022Anadolu Efes
2022–2023Murcia
2023–2024Manisa BB
2024–presentAl-Ula
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals
Representing  United States
Men's basketball
Summer Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Belgrade Team competition

James Lee Anderson (born March 25, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for Al-Ula of the Saudi Basketball League (SBL). He played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. In 2010, Anderson was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and a first team All-American. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.

High school career

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Anderson attended Junction City High School in Junction City, Arkansas. As a senior in 2006–07, Anderson led the Dragons to the Arkansas Class 2A state championship, scoring 43 points in the title game. Anderson was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Arkansas and named to the McDonald's and Parade All-American teams.[1]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Anderson was listed as the No. 10 small forward and the No. 32 player in the nation in 2007.[2]

College career

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Anderson chose Oklahoma State University and made an immediate impact, scoring 29 points in his first collegiate game, a 104–48 win over Prairie View.[3] Anderson would continue his strong play, averaging 13.3 points per game. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Big 12 All-Rookie team.

James Anderson continued to progress as a sophomore, raising his scoring average to 18.2 points per game and surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone in just his second year. He was named Academic All-Big 12 and a second team All-Conference pick.

Following his sophomore season, Anderson was selected to represent the United States in the 2009 World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. Team USA won the Bronze medal under coach Bo Ryan.[4]

Anderson's junior year saw him become the top performer in the Big 12 Conference. Anderson paced the conference in scoring, averaging over 24 points per game in conference play. He led the Cowboys to a 9–7 league record. At the conclusion of the Big 12 regular season, James Anderson was named Big 12 Player of the Year.[5] The Sporting News also named Anderson a first team All-American.[6]

Professional career

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Anderson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2010 NBA draft with the 20th overall pick.

Anderson appeared in six games early in the season, before being sidelined with a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. On January 26, 2011, he was assigned to the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League,[7] in order to get back into playing form.[8] Anderson played two games for the Toros, before being recalled by the Spurs three days later.[9] However, on February 7, he was assigned to the Toros once again,[10] where he appeared in five more games, before being recalled by the Spurs on February 23.[11] The Spurs did not exercise his player option during the summer, and he became a free agent.

In September 2012, Anderson signed with the Atlanta Hawks.[12] He was waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.[13] Afterwards, Anderson was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League,[14] then traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[15]

On November 21, 2012, Anderson signed with the Spurs for a second stint, hoping to fill the void on the small forward position with both Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson out with injuries.[16] He selected the #11 jersey since Nando De Colo was wearing his previous number, #25.[17]

On December 20, 2012, Anderson was waived by the Spurs.[18] He was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on December 25, 2012.[19]

On January 2, 2013, Anderson was signed by the Houston Rockets.[20][21][22] On July 15, 2013, he was waived by the Rockets.[23]

On July 16, 2013, Anderson was claimed off of waivers by the Philadelphia 76ers.[24] On November 13, 2013, he scored a career high 36 points in a 123–117 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. He hit a clutch three pointer with 6.6 seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime. On June 30, 2014, Anderson was waived by the 76ers.[25]

On August 5, 2014, Anderson signed a one-year deal with Žalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania.[26] He helped Žalgiris win the LKL championship for the 5th consecutive year.

On July 16, 2015, Anderson signed with the Sacramento Kings.[27]

On July 21, 2016, Anderson signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Darüşşafaka.[26]

On July 16, 2017, Anderson signed a two-year deal with Russian club Khimki.[28]

On July 12, 2018, Anderson parted ways with Khimki and joined the Turkish club Anadolu Efes, signing a two-year deal.[29] He averaged 5.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game during the 2019–20 season. Anderson re-signed with the club on July 16, 2020.[30] He extended his contract on June 24, 2021.[31] On June 17, 2022, Anderson officially parted ways with the Turkish club after four seasons, having won two EuroLeague titles, as well as two Turkish championships during his stint.

On June 25, 2022, he has signed with UCAM Murcia of the Spanish Liga ACB.[32]

On June 27, 2023, Anderson signed with Manisa BB of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[33]

On August 1, 2024, Anderson signed with Al-Ula of the Saudi Basketball League (SBL).[34]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 San Antonio 26 2 11.0 .383 .391 .778 .9 .7 .1 .2 3.6
2011–12 San Antonio 51 2 11.8 .379 .279 .750 1.5 .8 .2 .0 3.7
2012–13 San Antonio 10 0 9.4 .440 .455 .778 1.4 .9 .3 .2 3.4
Houston 29 2 10.6 .406 .327 .895 2.0 1.1 .4 .1 4.0
2013–14 Philadelphia 80 62 28.9 .431 .328 .726 3.8 1.9 .9 .4 10.1
2015–16 Sacramento 51 15 14.1 .376 .267 .759 1.7 .8 .4 .3 3.5
Career 247 83 17.5 .411 .321 .755 2.3 1.2 .5 .2 5.8

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012 San Antonio 8 0 3.9 .444 .500 .500 .6 .4 .1 .0 1.4
2013 Houston 2 0 9.0 .200 .000 – 2.0 .0 .0 .0 1.0
Career 10 0 4.9 .357 .286 .500 .9 .3 .1 .0 1.3

EuroLeague

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† Denotes season in which Anderson won the EuroLeague
* Led the league
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2014–15 Žalgiris 24 24 28.4 .396 .329 .785 5.1 2.5 .9 .5 14.5 13.3
2016–17 Darüşşafaka 34 24 22.3 .407 .346 .673 3.6 1.3 .6 .4 9.2 7.9
2017–18 Khimki 31 29 21.8 .455 .345 .875 2.8 1.3 .6 .3 9.2 8.0
2018–19 Anadolu Efes 37* 20 14.8 .432 .427 .828 2.0 .7 .2 .1 4.8 4.7
2019–20 28* 16 14.2 .429 .318 .750 3.2 .3 .3 .1 3.5 5.1
2020–21† 41* 17 15.1 .500 .451 .714 2.8 .8 .4 .1 4.2 5.7
2021–22† 28 13 13.5 .516 .455 .909 2.8 .5 .5 .1 3.1 4.5
Career 223 139 18.2 .432 .364 .772 3.1 1.0 .5 .2 6.6 6.8

See also

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References

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  2. ^ James Anderson Recruiting Profile
  3. ^ "Prairie View A&M 48-104 Oklahoma State (Nov 9, 2007) Game Recap". ESPN.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "USA Men's WUG Team Closes Out Competition Strong With 91–80 Victory Over Israel For The Bronze Medal". Archived from the original on July 17, 2009.
  5. ^ "2010 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men?s Basketball Awards Announced". big12sports.com. March 7, 2010.
  6. ^ "Sporting News' College Basketball All-America Team". Archived from the original on April 12, 2010.
  7. ^ "Spurs assign James Anderson to Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  8. ^ Tim Griffin (January 16, 2011). "Anderson likely headed for D-League for rehab by end of week". Spurs Nation. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on January 18, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  9. ^ "Spurs recall James Anderson from Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. January 29, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  10. ^ "Spurs assign James Anderson to Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. February 7, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  11. ^ "James Anderson recalled from the Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. February 23, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  12. ^ "Hawks add James Anderson, Keith Benson, Damion James, Carldell Johnson, Anthony Tolliver to training camp". Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
  13. ^ "Atlanta Hawks waive James Anderson and Damion James". Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  14. ^ "Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps". NBA.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015.
  15. ^ "Vipers acquire Anderson from Bakersfield". NBA.com.
  16. ^ "Spurs Sign Free Agent James Anderson". www.nba.com.
  17. ^ "San Antonio Spurs News | mySA.com". MySA.
  18. ^ "Spurs Waive James Anderson". www.nba.com.
  19. ^ "2012–13 Transactions". NBA.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011.
  20. ^ "Houston Rockets sign James Anderson, release Daequan Cook". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  21. ^ "James Anderson Signs With Houston Rockets, Receives His Second Call-Up Of Season". NBA.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  22. ^ "Anderson Signs with Rockets". NBA.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  23. ^ "Houston Rockets waive James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht, and announce signings". Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  24. ^ "Philadelphia 76ers claim James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers". Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  25. ^ "Sixers Waive Guard James Anderson". NBA.com.
  26. ^ a b "Latest News | EuroLeague". Euroleague Basketball. October 21, 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
  27. ^ "Kings Sign James Anderson". NBA.com. July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  28. ^ "Basketball Club Khimki". bckhimki.com.
  29. ^ "Anadolu Efes Istanbul signs James Anderson to a two-year deal". Sportando.com. July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.[permanent dead link‍]
  30. ^ Skerletic, Dario (July 16, 2020). "James Anderson remains with Anadolu Efes". Sportando. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  31. ^ Skerletic, Dario (June 24, 2021). "Anadolu Efes extends James Anderson". Sportando. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  32. ^ Carchia, Emiliano (June 25, 2022). "James Anderson joins Murcia". Sportando. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  33. ^ @mbbskbasketbol (August 27, 2023). "Ailemize Hoş Geldin James Anderson!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  34. ^ "Al-Ula inks James Anderson, ex Manisa". Eurobasket.com. August 1, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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