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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1987)}} |
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| name = Damion James |
| name = Damion James |
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| image = Damion James 2008-02-18.jpg |
| image = Damion James 2008-02-18.jpg |
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| caption = James shooting a free throw while playing for Texas |
| caption = James shooting a free throw while playing for Texas |
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| position = [[Small forward |
| position = [[Small forward]] |
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| height_ft = 6 |
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| height_in = 7 |
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| weight_lb = 225 |
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| team = Vaqueros de Bayamón |
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| number = 30 |
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| nationality = American |
| nationality = American |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|7}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|7}} |
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| birth_place = [[Hobbs, New Mexico]] |
| birth_place = [[Hobbs, New Mexico]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[Nacogdoches High School|Nacogdoches]] ([[Nacogdoches, Texas]]) |
| high_school = [[Nacogdoches High School|Nacogdoches]] ([[Nacogdoches, Texas]]) |
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| college = [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]] (2006–2010) |
| college = [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]] (2006–2010) |
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| draft_team = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |
| draft_team = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |
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| career_start = 2010 |
| career_start = 2010 |
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| career_end = 2018 |
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| years1 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}} |
| years1 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}} |
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| team1 = [[Brooklyn Nets|New Jersey Nets]] |
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| years16 = 2018 |
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| team16 = Cariduros de Fajardo |
| team16 = Cariduros de Fajardo |
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| years17 = 2018 |
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| team17 = [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]] |
| team17 = [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]] |
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*[[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2014 NBA Finals|2014]]) |
* [[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2014 NBA Finals|2014]]) |
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*NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013) |
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* BSN All-Star (2016) |
* BSN All-Star (2016) |
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* BSN All-Defensive Team (2016) |
* BSN All-Defensive Team (2016) |
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* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional Scoring Champion|BSN scoring champion]] (2016) |
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* [[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Second Team]] (2013) |
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* 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]] for [[Vaqueros de Bayamón]] of the [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional]] (BSN). 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]]. |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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===Freshman season=== |
===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.<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= |
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> |
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===Sophomore season=== |
===Sophomore season=== |
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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> |
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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> |
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=2014 |
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 | |
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 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| |
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 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= |
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 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| |
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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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| |
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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==NBA career statistics== |
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| '''25''' || '''9''' || 16.1 || '''.447''' || .000 || .643 || 3.4 || '''.8''' || .6 || .5 || 4.4 |
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| 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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| 2 || 0 || .0 || - || - || - || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 |
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| 5 || 1 || 10.0 || .222 || .000 || '''1.000''' || 2.4 || .6 || .0 || .2 || 1.2 |
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| 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== |
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*[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6049918/playerview.html FIBA.com profile] |
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Personal information | |
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Born | Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S. | October 7, 1987
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
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High school | Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, Texas) |
College | Texas (2006–2010) |
NBA draft | 2010: 1st round, 24th overall pick |
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
Playing career | 2010–2018 |
Position | Small forward |
Career history | |
2010–2012 | New Jersey Nets |
2012–2013 | Bakersfield Jam |
2013 | Brooklyn Nets |
2013–2014 | Bakersfield Jam |
2014 | Texas Legends |
2014 | San Antonio Spurs |
2014–2015 | Texas Legends |
2015 | Alaska Aces |
2015 | Le Mans Sarthe Basket |
2015 | Sydney Kings |
2016 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
2016 | Guaros de Lara |
2017 | Cariduros de Fajardo |
2017 | Hapoel Eilat |
2018 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
2018 | Cariduros de Fajardo |
2018 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Freshman season
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]As a senior, James averaged 18.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and one assist per game.[2]
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Damion James Recruiting Profile
- ^ a b c d Damion James Stats Archived February 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ James to declare for NBA Draft
- ^ Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season
- ^ 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
- ^ Nets Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract
- ^ Damion James Player Profile – RealGM
- ^ 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Denver Nuggets add Reginald Becton, Kyle Fogg, Damion James to training camp". Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ Denver Nuggets waive Damion James
- ^ Bakersfield Acquires Damion James
- ^ Five Former NBA Players Traded in Three-Team Deal Archived March 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Spurs Sign Damion James to 10-Day Contract
- ^ Spurs Sign Damion James for Remainder of Season
- ^ Wizards Sign Six for Training Camp
- ^ WIZARDS WAIVE JAMES, LUCAS, SILAS
- ^ "Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 3, 2014. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ "Alaska taps 'experienced' Damion James to replace import DJ Covington". Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "DAMION JAMES QUITTE LE MSB". MSB.fr (in French). November 20, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ "KINGS SIGN DAMION JAMES AS INJURY REPLACEMENT". SydneyKings.com. December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Damion James signs with Cangrejeros de Santurce
- ^ "Guaros ink Damion James, ex Santurce". Latinbasket.com. August 7, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "סגל הזרים הושלם: דמיון ג'יימס חתם באילת" (in Hebrew). Sport5.co.il. November 4, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "מוקדם מהצפוי: אילת שחררה את דמיון ג'יימס" (in Hebrew). one.co.il. December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Damion James reemplazará a Ricky Ledo en Bayamón". ElNuevoDia.com (in Spanish). May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NBA.com and Basketball Reference
- FIBA.com profile
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Alaska Aces (PBA) players
- All-American college men's basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Australia
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Israel
- American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines
- American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela
- American men's basketball players
- Atlanta Hawks draft picks
- Bakersfield Jam players
- Basketball players from New Mexico
- Basketball players from Texas
- Brooklyn Nets players
- Cangrejeros de Santurce basketball players
- Capitanes de Arecibo players
- Guaros de Lara players
- Hapoel Eilat basketball players
- Le Mans Sarthe Basket players
- NBA championship–winning players
- New Jersey Nets players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- People from Hobbs, New Mexico
- Sportspeople from Lea County, New Mexico
- Sportspeople from Nacogdoches, Texas
- Philippine Basketball Association imports
- San Antonio Spurs players
- Small forwards
- Sydney Kings players
- Texas Legends players
- Texas Longhorns men's basketball players
- Vaqueros de Bayamón basketball players