James Blackwell (basketball) facts for kids
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| Born | February 25, 1968 Mount Kisco, New York |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
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| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Dartmouth (1987–1991) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1991–2002 | |||||||||||||
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| 1991 | Nashville Stars | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Albany Sharp Shooters | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Youngstown Pride | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | South Georgia Blues | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Capital Region Pontiacs | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Hartford Hellcats | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | Oklahoma City Cavalry | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Pittsburgh Piranhas | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Pittsburgh Piranhas | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Gijón Baloncesto | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Olympique Antibes | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Cholet Basket | |||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | La Crosse Bobcats | |||||||||||||
| 1999 | Dinamo Sassari | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Beşiktaş | |||||||||||||
| 2000 | Hapoel Jerusalem | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | ALM Évreux | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | Beşiktaş | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Oyak Renault | |||||||||||||
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Emmanuel James Blackwell (born February 25, 1968) is a retired American basketball player. He was born in Mount Kisco, New York. James played college basketball for Dartmouth College.
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Playing in the NBA
James Blackwell played for two teams in the NBA. He was with the Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics. His time in the NBA was short, playing a total of 13 games during the 1994–1995 season.
Career Highlights
Before and after his NBA time, Blackwell played in other leagues. He spent a lot of time in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a professional basketball league in the United States.
CBA Achievements
James Blackwell was a very good player in the CBA. He was recognized for his skills multiple times:
- In 1994, he was named to the All-CBA Second Team. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year.
- He was chosen for the CBA All-Defensive Team three times (1994, 1995, and 1999). This shows he was excellent at stopping opponents from scoring.
- In 1999, he led the CBA in steals. This means he was the best at taking the ball away from other players.
Playing Overseas
Blackwell also had a long career playing basketball outside the United States. He played for teams in several different countries:
- Spain, with Gijón Baloncesto
- France, with teams like Olympique Antibes and Cholet Basket
- Italy, with Dinamo Sassari
- Israel, with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
- Turkey, with Beşiktaş and Oyak Renault
Representing His Country
James Blackwell also played for the United States national team. He won a silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. This is a big event where athletes from North and South America compete.
See also
In Spanish: James Blackwell para niños
