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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1987)}}
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| name = Damion James
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{{Infobox basketball biography
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| image = Damion James 2008-02-18.jpg
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| name = Damion James
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| caption = James shooting a free throw while playing for Texas
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| image = Damion James 2008-02-18.jpg
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| position = [[Small forward]] / [[Shooting guard]]
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| caption = James shooting a free throw while playing for Texas
| height_ft = 6
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| position = [[Small forward]]
| height_in = 7
| weight_lb = 225
| height_ft = 6
| league =
| height_in = 7
| weight_lb = 225
| team = Free agent
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| nationality = American
| number =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|7}}
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| nationality = American
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| birth_place = [[Hobbs, New Mexico]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|7}}
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| high_school = [[Nacogdoches High School|Nacogdoches]] ([[Nacogdoches, Texas]])
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| birth_place = [[Hobbs, New Mexico]]
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| college = [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]] (2006–2010)
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| high_school = [[Nacogdoches High School|Nacogdoches]] ([[Nacogdoches, Texas]])
| draft_year = 2010
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| college = [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]] (2006–2010)
| draft_year = 2010
| draft_round = 1
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 24
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| draft_team = [[Atlanta Hawks]]
| draft_pick = 24
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| draft_team = [[Atlanta Hawks]]
| career_start = 2010
| career_start = 2010
| years1 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}
| career_end = 2018
| years1 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}
| team1 = [[New Jersey Nets]]
| team1 = [[Brooklyn Nets|New Jersey Nets]]
| years2 = 2012–2013
| years2 = 2012–2013
| team2 = [[Bakersfield Jam]]
| team2 = [[Northern Arizona Suns|Bakersfield Jam]]
| years3 = {{nbay|2012|end}}
| years3 = {{nbay|2012|end}}
| team3 = [[Brooklyn Nets]]
| team3 = [[Brooklyn Nets]]
| years4 = 2013–2014
| years4 = 2013–2014
| team4 = Bakersfield Jam
| team4 = Bakersfield Jam
| years5 = 2014
| years5 = 2014
| team5 = [[Texas Legends]]
| team5 = [[Texas Legends]]
| years6 = {{nbay|2013|end}}
| years6 = {{nbay|2013|end}}
| team6 = [[San Antonio Spurs]]
| team6 = [[San Antonio Spurs]]
| years7 = 2014–2015
| years7 = 2014–2015
| team7 = Texas Legends
| team7 = Texas Legends
| years8 = 2015
| years8 = 2015
| team8 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]]
| team8 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]]
| years9 = 2015
| years9 = 2015
| team9 = [[Le Mans Sarthe Basket]]
| team9 = [[Le Mans Sarthe Basket]]
| years10 = 2015
| years10 = 2015
| team10 = [[Sydney Kings]]
| team10 = [[Sydney Kings]]
| years11 = 2016
| years11 = 2016
| team11 = [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]]
| team11 = [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]]
| years12 = 2016
| years12 = 2016
| team12 = [[Guaros de Lara (basketball)|Guaros de Lara]]
| team12 = [[Guaros de Lara (basketball)|Guaros de Lara]]
| years13 = 2017
| years13 = 2017
| team13 = [[Cariduros de Fajardo]]
| team13 = [[Cariduros de Fajardo]]
| years14 = 2017
| years14 = 2017
| team14 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| team14 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| highlights =
| years15 = 2018
| team15 = [[Capitanes de Arecibo]]
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*[[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2014 NBA Finals|2014]])
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*[[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] champion ([[2016 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|2016]])
| team16 = Cariduros de Fajardo
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*NBA D-League All-Star (2013)
| years17 = 2018
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*[[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Second Team]] (2013)
| team17 = [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]]
*NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013)
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* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] Foreign MVP ([[2016 BSN season|2016]])
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* [[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2014 NBA Finals|2014]])
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] champion (2018)
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* BSN Foreign MVP ([[2016 BSN season|2016]])
* BSN All-Star (2016)
* BSN All-Star (2016)
* BSN All-Defensive Team (2016)
* BSN All-Defensive Team (2016)
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* [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]] champion ([[2016 FIBA Intercontinental Cup|2016]])
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*Second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] – [[Sporting News|TSN]] ([[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2010]])
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional Scoring Champion|BSN scoring champion]] (2016)
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*Third-team All-American – [[Associated Press|AP]] (2010)
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* NBA D-League All-Star (2013)
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*Second-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2009)
*Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2006)
* [[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Second Team]] (2013)
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* NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013)
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* Second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] – [[Sporting News|TSN]] ([[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2010]])
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* Third-team All-American – [[Associated Press|AP]] (2010)
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* Second-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2009)
* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2006)
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'''Damion Marquez Williams James''' (born October 7, 1987) is an American professional [[basketball]] who last played for [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli Premier League]]. He played college basketball for [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]].
'''Damion Marquez Williams James''' (born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player who last played for [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]] of the [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional]] (BSN). He played college basketball for [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]].


==High school career==
==High school career==
Considered a five-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], James was listed as the No. 7 small forward and the No. 17 player in the nation in 2006.<ref>[https://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Damion-James-25393;_ylt=AvWkIcIm6kXlKWBT00BMPJrXO5B4 Damion James Recruiting Profile]</ref> He had initially signed to play college basketball at the [[University of Oklahoma]] for head coach [[Kelvin Sampson]] but when Sampson took the head coaching position at [[Indiana University]], the administration at OU released James from his letter of intent and he switched his decision to Texas.
Considered a five-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], James was listed as the No. 7 small forward and the No. 17 player in the nation in 2006.<ref>[https://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Damion-James-25393;_ylt=AvWkIcIm6kXlKWBT00BMPJrXO5B4 Damion James Recruiting Profile]</ref> He initially signed to play college basketball at the [[University of Oklahoma]] for head coach [[Kelvin Sampson]]. When Sampson took the head coaching position at [[Indiana University]], the administration at Oklahoma released James from his letter of intent and he switched his decision to Texas.


==College career==
==College career==


===Freshman season===
===Freshman season===
James started all 35 games, along with fellow freshmen [[Kevin Durant]] and [[D. J. Augustin]], in leading the Longhorns to a 25–10 record. James averaged 25.9 minutes per contest, with 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds.<ref name=stats>[http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/damion-james-1.html Damion James Stats] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221220706/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/damion-james-1.html |date=2014-02-21 }}</ref>
James started all 35 games, along with fellow freshmen [[Kevin Durant]] and [[D. J. Augustin]], in leading the Longhorns to a 25–10 record. James averaged 25.9 minutes per contest, with 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds.<ref name=stats>[https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/damion-james-1.html Damion James Stats] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221220706/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/damion-james-1.html |date=February 21, 2014 }}</ref>


===Sophomore season===
===Sophomore season===
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
James was selected by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] with the 24th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]]. His rights were later traded to the [[New Jersey Nets]] for the rights of the 27th pick [[Jordan Crawford]] and 31st pick [[Tibor Pleiß]]. On July 15, 2010, he signed a multi-year deal with the Nets and subsequently joined them for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On December 9, 2010, James got his first career start against the [[Dallas Mavericks]].
James was selected by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] with the 24th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]]. His rights were later traded to the [[Brooklyn Nets|New Jersey Nets]] for the rights of the 27th pick [[Jordan Crawford]] and 31st pick [[Tibor Pleiß]]. On July 15, 2010, he signed a multi-year deal with the Nets and subsequently joined them for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On December 9, 2010, James got his first career start against the [[Dallas Mavericks]].


In January 2012, it was announced that James would miss the rest of the [[2011–12 NBA season]] after undergoing surgery to replace the screw that had been inserted in the broken right foot he suffered the [[2010–11 NBA season|previous season]].<ref>[http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2012/01/injuries_keep_coming_for_nets.html Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season]</ref>
In January 2012, it was announced that James would miss the rest of the [[2011–12 NBA season]] after undergoing surgery to replace the screw that had been inserted in the broken right foot he suffered the [[2010–11 NBA season|previous season]].<ref>[http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2012/01/injuries_keep_coming_for_nets.html Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season]</ref>
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On September 12, 2012, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he was later waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.
On September 12, 2012, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he was later waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.


On November 1, 2012, James was acquired by the [[Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA D-League]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218094230/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html |date=December 18, 2015 }}</ref>
On November 1, 2012, James was acquired by the [[Northern Arizona Suns|Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA D-League]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218094230/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/full_list_returning_affiliate_local_tryout_players_2012.html |date=December 18, 2015 }}</ref>


On January 13, 2013, he signed a 10-day with the [[Brooklyn Nets]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nets/news/nets-sign-damion-james-10-day-contract Nets Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract]</ref> On January 23, 2013, he returned to the Jam.<ref>[http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Damion-James/Summary/2260 Damion James Player Profile – RealGM]</ref>
On January 13, 2013, he signed a 10-day with the [[Brooklyn Nets]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nets/news/nets-sign-damion-james-10-day-contract Nets Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract]</ref> On January 23, 2013, he returned to the Jam.<ref>[http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Damion-James/Summary/2260 Damion James Player Profile – RealGM]</ref>
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On February 4, 2013, James was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2013_nba_development_league_all_star_rosters_announced_2013_02_04.html 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022065410/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2013_nba_development_league_all_star_rosters_announced_2013_02_04.html |date=October 22, 2013 }}</ref>
On February 4, 2013, James was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2013_nba_development_league_all_star_rosters_announced_2013_02_04.html 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022065410/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2013_nba_development_league_all_star_rosters_announced_2013_02_04.html |date=October 22, 2013 }}</ref>


In July 2013, James joined the Brooklyn Nets for the Orlando Summer League and the Miami Heat for the Las Vegas Summer League. On September 30, 2013, James signed with the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14376 Denver Nuggets add Reginald Becton, Kyle Fogg, Damion James to training camp]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Nuggets on October 26, 2013.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14665 Denver Nuggets waive Damion James]</ref>
In July 2013, James joined the Brooklyn Nets for the Orlando Summer League and the Miami Heat for the Las Vegas Summer League. On September 30, 2013, James signed with the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14376 |title=Denver Nuggets add Reginald Becton, Kyle Fogg, Damion James to training camp |access-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017132520/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14376 |archive-date=October 17, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Nuggets on October 26, 2013.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14665 Denver Nuggets waive Damion James]</ref>

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On December 5, 2013, James was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_acquires_damion_ja_2013_12_05.html Bakersfield Acquires Damion James]</ref> On February 20, 2014, he was traded to the Texas Legends.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nba_dleague_trade_armor_jam_legends_2014_02_20.html Five Former NBA Players Traded in Three-Team Deal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301184717/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nba_dleague_trade_armor_jam_legends_2014_02_20.html |date=March 1, 2014 }}</ref> On April 3, 2014, he signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/140403_spurs_sign_damion_james Spurs Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract]</ref> On April 13, 2014, he signed with the Spurs for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/140413_spurs_sign_damion_james_for_remainder_of_season Spurs Sign Damion James for Remainder of Season]</ref> On June 15, 2014, he won his first NBA championship after the Spurs defeated the [[Miami Heat]] 4 games to 1 in the [[2014 NBA Finals]].


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In July 2014, James joined the [[Detroit Pistons]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]]. On September 29, 2014, he signed with the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-sign-six-training-camp Wizards Sign Six for Training Camp]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Wizards on October 25, 2014.<ref>[http://wizardsmysticstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/10/25/wizards-waive-james-lucas-silas WIZARDS WAIVE JAMES, LUCAS, SILAS]</ref> On November 3, 2014, he was reacquired by the Texas Legends.<ref>{{cite web |title=Training Camp Roster |url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/2014trainingcamproster.html |work=NBA.com |date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=November 8, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106154143/http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/2014trainingcamproster.html |archive-date=November 6, 2014 }}</ref> On February 17, 2015, he terminated his contract with the Legends. The next day, he signed with the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] as an import for the [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-taps-experienced-damion-james-to-replace-import-dj-covington |title=Alaska taps 'experienced' Damion James to replace import DJ Covington |access-date=February 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219135604/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-taps-experienced-damion-james-to-replace-import-dj-covington |archive-date=February 19, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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On December 5, 2013, James was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_acquires_damion_ja_2013_12_05.html Bakersfield Acquires Damion James]</ref> On February 20, 2014, he was traded to the Texas Legends.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nba_dleague_trade_armor_jam_legends_2014_02_20.html Five Former NBA Players Traded in Three-Team Deal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301184717/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nba_dleague_trade_armor_jam_legends_2014_02_20.html |date=2014-03-01 }}</ref> On April 3, 2014, he signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/140403_spurs_sign_damion_james Spurs Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract]</ref> On April 13, 2014, he signed with the Spurs for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/140413_spurs_sign_damion_james_for_remainder_of_season Spurs Sign Damion James for Remainder of Season]</ref> On June 15, 2014, he won his first NBA championship after the Spurs defeated the [[Miami Heat]] 4 games to 1 in the [[2014 NBA Finals]].


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On August 4, 2015, James signed a one-year deal with [[Le Mans Sarthe Basket]] of the [[LNB Pro A]].<ref>{{cite news|title=DAMION JAMES POUR BOUCLER LA RAQUETTE|url=http://www.msb.fr/index.php/club/44-informations-generales/2843-damion-james-pour-boucler-la-raquette|access-date=December 11, 2015|work=MSB.fr|date=August 4, 2015|language=fr|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141727/http://www.msb.fr/index.php/club/44-informations-generales/2843-damion-james-pour-boucler-la-raquette|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 20, 2015, he parted ways with Le Mans after appearing in six [[2015–16 LNB Pro A season|league]] games and five [[2015–16 Eurocup Basketball|Eurocup]] games.<ref>{{cite news|title=DAMION JAMES QUITTE LE MSB|url=http://www.msb.fr/index.php/club/44-informations-generales/2960-damion-james-quitte-le-msb|access-date=December 11, 2015|work=MSB.fr|date=November 20, 2015|language=fr}}</ref> On December 9, 2015, he signed with the [[Sydney Kings]] as an injury replacement for [[Josh Childress]].<ref>{{cite news|title=KINGS SIGN DAMION JAMES AS INJURY REPLACEMENT|url=http://www.sydneykings.com/team-news/kings-sign-damion-james-as-injury-replacement/|access-date=December 9, 2015|work=SydneyKings.com|date=December 9, 2015}}</ref> He was released on December 29 following the return of Childress. James' tenure with the Kings was considered sub-par, as he helped the team win just one game and from the field, he shot a mere 22%. His 11 baskets from 49 shots and below-par defence reflected how much he struggled in his five-game [[National Basketball League (Australia)|NBL]] stint. In five games for the Kings, James averaged 7.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite news|last=Decent|first=Tom|title=Josh Childress to return for Sydney Kings as Damion James taken off roster|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/josh-childress-to-return-for-sydney-kings-as-damion-james-taken-off-roster-20151229-glwbuj.html|access-date=December 29, 2015|work=TheAge.com.au|date=December 29, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, he signed with the [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]] of Puerto Rico for the 2016 [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/189101/damion-james-signs-with-cangrejeros-de-santurce.html Damion James signs with Cangrejeros de Santurce]</ref>
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In July 2014, James joined the [[Detroit Pistons]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]]. On September 29, 2014, he signed with the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-sign-six-training-camp Wizards Sign Six for Training Camp]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Wizards on October 25, 2014.<ref>[http://wizardsmysticstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/10/25/wizards-waive-james-lucas-silas WIZARDS WAIVE JAMES, LUCAS, SILAS]</ref> On November 3, 2014, he was reacquired by the Texas Legends.<ref>{{cite web |title=Training Camp Roster |url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/2014trainingcamproster.html |work=NBA.com |date=November 3, 2014 |accessdate=November 8, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106154143/http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/2014trainingcamproster.html |archivedate=November 6, 2014 |df= }}</ref> On February 17, 2015, he terminated his contract with the Legends. The next day, he signed with the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] as an import for the [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup]].<ref>[http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-taps-experienced-damion-james-to-replace-import-dj-covington Alaska taps ‘experienced’ Damion James to replace import DJ Covington]</ref>


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In August 2016, James signed with [[Guaros de Lara (basketball)|Guaros de Lara]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latinbasket.com/Puerto%20Rico/news/459197/Guaros-ink-Damion-James,-ex-Santurce|title=Guaros ink Damion James, ex Santurce|publisher=Latinbasket.com|date=August 7, 2016|access-date=September 16, 2016}}</ref>
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On August 4, 2015, James signed a one-year deal with [[Le Mans Sarthe Basket]] of the [[LNB Pro A]].<ref>{{cite news|title=DAMION JAMES POUR BOUCLER LA RAQUETTE|url=http://www.msb.fr/index.php/club/44-informations-generales/2843-damion-james-pour-boucler-la-raquette|accessdate=December 11, 2015|work=MSB.fr|date=August 4, 2015|language=fr}}</ref> On November 20, 2015, he parted ways with Le Mans after appearing in six [[2015–16 LNB Pro A season|league]] games and five [[2015–16 Eurocup Basketball|Eurocup]] games.<ref>{{cite news|title=DAMION JAMES QUITTE LE MSB|url=http://www.msb.fr/index.php/club/44-informations-generales/2960-damion-james-quitte-le-msb|accessdate=December 11, 2015|work=MSB.fr|date=November 20, 2015|language=fr}}</ref> On December 9, 2015, he signed with the [[Sydney Kings]] as an injury replacement for [[Josh Childress]].<ref>{{cite news|title=KINGS SIGN DAMION JAMES AS INJURY REPLACEMENT|url=http://www.sydneykings.com/team-news/kings-sign-damion-james-as-injury-replacement/|accessdate=December 9, 2015|work=SydneyKings.com|date=December 9, 2015}}</ref> He was released on December 29 following the return of Childress. James' tenure with the Kings was considered sub-par, as he helped the team win just one game and from the field, he shot a mere 22%. His 11 baskets from 49 shots and below-par defence reflected how much he struggled in his five-game [[National Basketball League (Australia)|NBL]] stint. In five games for the Kings, James averaged 7.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite news|last=Decent|first=Tom|title=Josh Childress to return for Sydney Kings as Damion James taken off roster|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/josh-childress-to-return-for-sydney-kings-as-damion-james-taken-off-roster-20151229-glwbuj.html|accessdate=December 29, 2015|work=TheAge.com.au|date=December 29, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, he signed with the [[Cangrejeros de Santurce (basketball)|Cangrejeros de Santurce]] of Puerto Rico for the 2016 [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/189101/damion-james-signs-with-cangrejeros-de-santurce.html Damion James signs with Cangrejeros de Santurce]</ref>


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On November 4, 2017, James signed with the Israeli team [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] for the 2017–18 season, joining his former teammate [[Mike Rosario]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sport5.co.il/articles.aspx?FolderID=274&docID=256417&lang=HE|title=סגל הזרים הושלם: דמיון ג'יימס חתם באילת|publisher=Sport5.co.il|date=November 4, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017|language=he}}</ref> However, on December 13, 2017, he was released by Eilat after appearing in four games.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.one.co.il/Article/17-18/2,620,6753,0/303513.html|title=מוקדם מהצפוי: אילת שחררה את דמיון ג'יימס|publisher=one.co.il|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=December 13, 2017|language=he}}</ref> On December 31, he signed with [[Capitanes de Arecibo]] of Puerto Rico.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://canchalatina.com/2017/12/31/damion-james-y-cinco-jugadores-nacionales-reforzaran-a-capitanes-de-arecibo-en-la-liga-de-las-americas/|title=DAMION JAMES Y CUATRO JUGADORES NACIONALES REFORZARÁN A CAPITANES DE ARECIBO EN LA LIGA DE LAS AMÉRICAS|work=CanchaLatina.com|date=December 31, 2017|access-date=May 5, 2018|language=es}}</ref>
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In August 2016, James signed with [[Guaros de Lara (basketball)|Guaros de Lara]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latinbasket.com/Puerto%20Rico/news/459197/Guaros-ink-Damion-James,-ex-Santurce|title=Guaros ink Damion James, ex Santurce|publisher=Latinbasket.com|date=7 August 2016|access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref>


On May 17, 2018, James signed with [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]] of Puerto Rico after a two-game stint with [[Cariduros de Fajardo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/damionjamesreemplazaraarickyledoenbayamon-2422914/|title=Damion James reemplazará a Ricky Ledo en Bayamón|work=ElNuevoDia.com|date=May 17, 2018|access-date=May 19, 2018|language=es}}</ref>
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On November 4, 2017, James signed with the Israeli team [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] for the 2017–18 season, joining his former teammate [[Mike Rosario]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sport5.co.il/articles.aspx?FolderID=274&docID=256417&lang=HE|title=סגל הזרים הושלם: דמיון ג'יימס חתם באילת|publisher=Sport5.co.il|date=November 4, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017|language=he}}</ref> However, on December 13, 2017, he was released by Eilat after appearing in four games.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.one.co.il/Article/17-18/2,620,6753,0/303513.html|title=מוקדם מהצפוי: אילת שחררה את דמיון ג'יימס|publisher=one.co.il|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=December 13, 2017|language=he}}</ref>


==NBA career statistics==
==NBA career statistics==
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===Regular season===
===Regular season===
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}
| style="text-align:left;|{{nbay|2010}}
| align="left" | [[2010–11 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey]]
| style="text-align:left;|[[2010–11 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey]]
| '''25''' || '''9''' || 16.1 || '''.447''' || .000 || .643 || 3.4 || '''.8''' || .6 || .5 || 4.4
| '''25''' || '''9''' || 16.1 || '''.447''' || .000 || .643 || 3.4 || '''.8''' || .6 || .5 || 4.4
|-
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2011}}
| style="text-align:left;|{{nbay|2011}}
| align="left" | [[2011–12 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey]]
| style="text-align:left;|[[2011–12 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey]]
| 7 || 7 || '''24.3''' || .371 || .000 || .667 || '''4.7''' || .4 || '''1.0''' || '''1.0''' || '''4.9'''
| 7 || 7 || '''24.3''' || .371 || .000 || .667 || '''4.7''' || .4 || '''1.0''' || '''1.0''' || '''4.9'''
|-
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2012}}
| style="text-align:left;|{{nbay|2012}}
| align="left" | [[2012–13 Brooklyn Nets season|Brooklyn]]
| style="text-align:left;|[[2012–13 Brooklyn Nets season|Brooklyn]]
| 2 || 0 || .0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
| 2 || 0 || .0 || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
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| align="left" | {{nbay|2013}}
| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2013}}†
| align="left" | [[2013–14 San Antonio Spurs season|San Antonio]]
| style="text-align:left;|[[2013–14 San Antonio Spurs season|San Antonio]]
| 5 || 1 || 10.0 || .222 || .000 || '''1.000''' || 2.4 || .6 || .0 || .2 || 1.2
| 5 || 1 || 10.0 || .222 || .000 || '''1.000''' || 2.4 || .6 || .0 || .2 || 1.2
|- class="sortbottom"
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 39 || 17 || 16.0 || .415 || .000 || .667 || 3.4 || .7 || .6 || .5 || 3.8
| 39 || 17 || 16.0 || .415 || .000 || .667 || 3.4 || .7 || .6 || .5 || 3.8
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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans]]
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* [[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans]]
* [[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans]]
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*[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6049918/playerview.html FIBA.com profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151110131217/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6049918/playerview.html FIBA.com profile]


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Latest revision as of 06:59, 27 November 2024

Damion James
James shooting a free throw while playing for Texas
Personal information
Born (1987-10-07) October 7, 1987 (age 37)
Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolNacogdoches (Nacogdoches, Texas)
CollegeTexas (2006–2010)
NBA draft2010: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career2010–2018
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2010–2012New Jersey Nets
2012–2013Bakersfield Jam
2013Brooklyn Nets
2013–2014Bakersfield Jam
2014Texas Legends
2014San Antonio Spurs
2014–2015Texas Legends
2015Alaska Aces
2015Le Mans Sarthe Basket
2015Sydney Kings
2016Cangrejeros de Santurce
2016Guaros de Lara
2017Cariduros de Fajardo
2017Hapoel Eilat
2018Capitanes de Arecibo
2018Cariduros de Fajardo
2018Vaqueros de Bayamón
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Damion Marquez Williams James (born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Vaqueros de Bayamón of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for Texas.

High school career

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Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, James was listed as the No. 7 small forward and the No. 17 player in the nation in 2006.[1] He initially signed to play college basketball at the University of Oklahoma for head coach Kelvin Sampson. When Sampson took the head coaching position at Indiana University, the administration at Oklahoma released James from his letter of intent and he switched his decision to Texas.

College career

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Freshman season

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James started all 35 games, along with fellow freshmen Kevin Durant and D. J. Augustin, in leading the Longhorns to a 25–10 record. James averaged 25.9 minutes per contest, with 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds.[2]

Sophomore season

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James averaged 13.2 points and 10.3 rebounds,[2] helping Texas win a share of the Big 12 regular season title. While talking about the Texas Longhorns on Selection Sunday, Dick Vitale said that James may be the most athletic player in all of college basketball. He also shot 43.6% from behind the arc.

Junior season

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James, along with A. J. Abrams and Justin Mason, started all 35 games for the Texas Longhorns that went 23–12 and advanced to the second round of the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He averaged 15.4 points and 9.2 rebounds with double doubles in 16 of the games on his way to earning a spot on the All-Big 12 Conference Second Team.[2] On April 15, 2009, James entered his name into the 2009 NBA draft, without hiring an agent, and thus retaining his NCAA eligibility.[3] On June 13, 2009, it was reported that James pulled his name from the draft after not being guaranteed a first-round draft position.

Senior season

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As a senior, James averaged 18.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and one assist per game.[2]

Professional career

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James was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 24th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft. His rights were later traded to the New Jersey Nets for the rights of the 27th pick Jordan Crawford and 31st pick Tibor Pleiß. On July 15, 2010, he signed a multi-year deal with the Nets and subsequently joined them for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On December 9, 2010, James got his first career start against the Dallas Mavericks.

In January 2012, it was announced that James would miss the rest of the 2011–12 NBA season after undergoing surgery to replace the screw that had been inserted in the broken right foot he suffered the previous season.[4]

On September 12, 2012, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he was later waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.

On November 1, 2012, James was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League.[5]

On January 13, 2013, he signed a 10-day with the Brooklyn Nets.[6] On January 23, 2013, he returned to the Jam.[7]

On February 4, 2013, James was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[8]

In July 2013, James joined the Brooklyn Nets for the Orlando Summer League and the Miami Heat for the Las Vegas Summer League. On September 30, 2013, James signed with the Denver Nuggets.[9] However, he was later waived by the Nuggets on October 26, 2013.[10]

On December 5, 2013, James was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.[11] On February 20, 2014, he was traded to the Texas Legends.[12] On April 3, 2014, he signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.[13] On April 13, 2014, he signed with the Spurs for the rest of the season.[14] On June 15, 2014, he won his first NBA championship after the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 4 games to 1 in the 2014 NBA Finals.

In July 2014, James joined the Detroit Pistons for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 29, 2014, he signed with the Washington Wizards.[15] However, he was later waived by the Wizards on October 25, 2014.[16] On November 3, 2014, he was reacquired by the Texas Legends.[17] On February 17, 2015, he terminated his contract with the Legends. The next day, he signed with the Alaska Aces as an import for the 2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[18]

On August 4, 2015, James signed a one-year deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket of the LNB Pro A.[19] On November 20, 2015, he parted ways with Le Mans after appearing in six league games and five Eurocup games.[20] On December 9, 2015, he signed with the Sydney Kings as an injury replacement for Josh Childress.[21] He was released on December 29 following the return of Childress. James' tenure with the Kings was considered sub-par, as he helped the team win just one game and from the field, he shot a mere 22%. His 11 baskets from 49 shots and below-par defence reflected how much he struggled in his five-game NBL stint. In five games for the Kings, James averaged 7.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.[22] On January 26, 2016, he signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of Puerto Rico for the 2016 BSN season.[23]

In August 2016, James signed with Guaros de Lara.[24]

On November 4, 2017, James signed with the Israeli team Hapoel Eilat for the 2017–18 season, joining his former teammate Mike Rosario.[25] However, on December 13, 2017, he was released by Eilat after appearing in four games.[26] On December 31, he signed with Capitanes de Arecibo of Puerto Rico.[27]

On May 17, 2018, James signed with Vaqueros de Bayamón of Puerto Rico after a two-game stint with Cariduros de Fajardo.[28]

NBA 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  Bold  Career high
 †  Won an NBA championship

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 New Jersey 25 9 16.1 .447 .000 .643 3.4 .8 .6 .5 4.4
2011–12 New Jersey 7 7 24.3 .371 .000 .667 4.7 .4 1.0 1.0 4.9
2012–13 Brooklyn 2 0 .0 — — — .5 .0 .0 .0 .0
2013–14† San Antonio 5 1 10.0 .222 .000 1.000 2.4 .6 .0 .2 1.2
Career 39 17 16.0 .415 .000 .667 3.4 .7 .6 .5 3.8

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Damion James Recruiting Profile
  2. ^ a b c d Damion James Stats Archived February 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ James to declare for NBA Draft
  4. ^ Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season
  5. ^ Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps Archived December 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Nets Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract
  7. ^ Damion James Player Profile – RealGM
  8. ^ 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Denver Nuggets add Reginald Becton, Kyle Fogg, Damion James to training camp". Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  10. ^ Denver Nuggets waive Damion James
  11. ^ Bakersfield Acquires Damion James
  12. ^ Five Former NBA Players Traded in Three-Team Deal Archived March 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Spurs Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract
  14. ^ Spurs Sign Damion James for Remainder of Season
  15. ^ Wizards Sign Six for Training Camp
  16. ^ WIZARDS WAIVE JAMES, LUCAS, SILAS
  17. ^ "Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 3, 2014. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  18. ^ "Alaska taps 'experienced' Damion James to replace import DJ Covington". Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  19. ^ "DAMION JAMES POUR BOUCLER LA RAQUETTE". MSB.fr (in French). August 4, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  20. ^ "DAMION JAMES QUITTE LE MSB". MSB.fr (in French). November 20, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  21. ^ "KINGS SIGN DAMION JAMES AS INJURY REPLACEMENT". SydneyKings.com. December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  22. ^ Decent, Tom (December 29, 2015). "Josh Childress to return for Sydney Kings as Damion James taken off roster". TheAge.com.au. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  23. ^ Damion James signs with Cangrejeros de Santurce
  24. ^ "Guaros ink Damion James, ex Santurce". Latinbasket.com. August 7, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  25. ^ "סגל הזרים הושלם: דמיון ג'יימס חתם באילת" (in Hebrew). Sport5.co.il. November 4, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  26. ^ "מוקדם מהצפוי: אילת שחררה את דמיון ג'יימס" (in Hebrew). one.co.il. December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  27. ^ "DAMION JAMES Y CUATRO JUGADORES NACIONALES REFORZARÁN A CAPITANES DE ARECIBO EN LA LIGA DE LAS AMÉRICAS". CanchaLatina.com (in Spanish). December 31, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  28. ^ "Damion James reemplazará a Ricky Ledo en Bayamón". ElNuevoDia.com (in Spanish). May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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