Aaron James (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1952 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Walter L. Cohen (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Grambling State (1970–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1974–1980 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1974–1979 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1980 | Antonini Siena |
| 1980 | U/Tex Wranglers |
| As coach: | |
| 1985 | Manila Beer Brewmasters |
| 1989–1995 | Grambling State |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,829 (10.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,470 (4.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 370 (1.0 apg) |
Aaron James was a professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on October 5, 1952. Aaron played his entire five-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New Orleans Jazz.
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Aaron James's Basketball Journey
Aaron James was a tall player, standing 6 feet 8 inches. He played as a small forward for the New Orleans Jazz. The Jazz picked him in the 1974 NBA draft. This means they chose him to join their team after he finished college. He was their very first player ever chosen in a draft!
College and Draft Day
Aaron went to Grambling State University before joining the NBA. In the 1974 NBA draft, he was the 10th pick in the second round. This was a big moment for him. Another league, the ABA, also wanted him. The Utah Stars picked him in their draft that same year. But Aaron chose to play in the NBA.
Playing for the New Orleans Jazz
Aaron James played for the New Orleans Jazz from 1974 to 1979. During his time with the team, he played 356 games. He was a strong scorer, averaging about 10.8 points per game. He also helped his team by getting about 4.1 rebounds per game. Rebounds are when a player grabs the ball after a shot is missed.
Aaron's best season was in 1977-1978. He played in 80 games that year, which was the most in his career. He also scored his highest average points per game, with 12.2. He was a key player for the Jazz during those years.
Beyond the NBA
After his time with the New Orleans Jazz, Aaron James also played basketball in other leagues. He played for teams like Antonini Siena in 1980 and the U/Tex Wranglers in 1980. Later, he even played for the Manila Beer Brewmasters in 1985.
Aaron also became a coach. He coached the Grambling State basketball team from 1989 to 1995. This showed his continued love for the sport.
External Links
- NBA stats
See also
In Spanish: Aaron James para niños
