Henry James (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 29, 1965 Centreville, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | North Side (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1988 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1990–1998 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1990–1992 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1992 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1992–1993 | Utah Jazz |
| 1993 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1993 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1993–1994 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1994–1996 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1995–1996 | Houston Rockets |
| 1996–1997 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1997–1998 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1998–1999 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Henry Charles James (born July 29, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a small forward and was known for his scoring ability. Henry James played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for parts of seven seasons. He also played in several other basketball leagues around the world.
Playing in the NBA
Henry James was 6 feet 8 inches tall, making him a strong player. He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1990–91 season. In 37 games, he averaged 8.1 points per game for the Cavaliers.
He played for six other NBA teams during his career. These teams included the Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks.
One memorable moment was during the 1996–97 season. While playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Henry James made seven three-pointers in a single quarter. This was a record at the time.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Henry James also played in other professional basketball leagues. He had a career in the Philippine Basketball Association. This league is very popular in the Philippines.
He also spent time playing in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In the CBA, he played for teams like the Wichita Falls Texans and the Sioux Falls Skyforce. These leagues helped him continue his professional basketball career.
See also
In Spanish: Henry James (baloncestista) para niños
