Henry James (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 29, 1965 Centreville, Alabama, U.S. |
| 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 | 1988–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1989; 1990–1991 |
Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1990–1992 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1992 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1992–1993 | Utah Jazz |
| 1992–1994 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1993 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1993–1994 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1994–1997 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1995–1996 | Houston Rockets |
| 1996–1997 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1997–1998 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1998–1999 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2001 | Lakeland Blue Ducks |
| 2001–2002 | Gary Steelheads |
| 2001–2003 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2002 | St. Joseph Express |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Henry Charles James was born on July 29, 1965. He is an American retired professional basketball player. He played for many years in different basketball leagues.
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Henry James's Basketball Journey
Henry James was a talented player. He was 6 feet 8 inches tall. He played as a small forward.
Playing in the NBA
Henry James joined the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1990–91 season. He played 37 games for them. He scored about 8.1 points per game. He also played for six other teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
One amazing moment was in the 1996–97 season. While playing for the Atlanta Hawks, he made seven three-pointers in just one quarter. This tied a record at that time!
Success in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Henry James also played in other leagues. He played in the Philippine Basketball Association. He also spent 10 seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
He played for teams like the Wichita Falls Texans, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Gary Steelheads. In 1996, he won a CBA championship with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. This was a big achievement!
Awards and Recognition
Henry James received several awards for his skills. In 1996, he was named the CBA Playoff/Finals Most Valuable Player. This means he was the best player in the championship games.
He was also chosen for the All-CBA First Team in 1994. This honor goes to the top players in the league. He was also on the All-CBA Second Team in 1993 and 1996. These awards show how skilled he was as a basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Henry James (baloncestista) para niños
