James Robinson (basketball, born 1970) facts for kids
| Vegas Ballers | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 31, 1970 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1990–1993) |
| NBA Draft | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1993–2004 |
| League | TBL |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1996 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1996–1997 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1997–1999 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1999 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1999–2000 | Olympiacos |
| 2001 | Orlando Magic |
| 2001–2002 | Lokomotiv Rostov |
| 2003 | Upea Capo D'Orlando |
| 2003–2004 | Lokomotiv Rostov |
| 2004 | Las Vegas Rattlers |
| As coach: | |
| 2021–present | Vegas Ballers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,882 (7.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 660 (1.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 715 (1.9 apg) |
James "Hollywood" Robinson was born on August 31, 1970. He is an American former professional basketball player. He was well-known for playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Today, James Robinson is the head coach for the Vegas Ballers team. This team plays in TBL. Robinson was a shooting guard who was 6 feet 2 inches tall. He played college basketball at the University of Alabama. In the 1993 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers chose him as the 21st player overall.
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Early Life and College Basketball
James Robinson was a basketball star in high school. He went to Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi. There, he played alongside another future NBA player, Lindsey Hunter.
Robinson was named Mississippi Mr. Basketball. He was also chosen as a McDonald's All American. This group included famous players like Kenny Anderson and Shaquille O'Neal. Robinson even won the All American slam dunk contest.
He decided to play for the University of Alabama. However, he could not play right away because of a rule called Proposition 48. This rule meant he had to sit out one season to improve his grades.
College Achievements
After sitting out, Robinson started playing for Alabama in the 1991–92 season. As a freshman, he led his team in scoring. He averaged 16.8 points per game. This made him the first freshman since 1953 to lead the team in scoring.
In his junior year (1992–93), Robinson continued to shine. He led the Crimson Tide with 20.6 points per game. He also got 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He was named to the All-Southeastern Conference First Team.
Robinson set a school record by scoring 20 or more points in 12 games in a row. He was also the first junior in Alabama history to score over 1,500 career points. He finished his college career with 1,831 points. During his time at Alabama, he played with future NBA stars Latrell Sprewell and Robert Horry. After such a great year, Robinson decided to leave college early. He entered the 1993 NBA draft.
Playing in the NBA
James Robinson's first season in the NBA was quiet. He played 58 games, averaging 11 minutes per game. He did take part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star Weekend. He finished in sixth place.
Robinson was one of three players named Robinson on the Portland Trail Blazers team in the 1995–96 NBA season. The others were Clifford Robinson and Rumeal Robinson. James Robinson's role on the team grew from 1994 to 1996. This happened after Clyde Drexler was traded and Terry Porter was often injured.
After the 1995–96 season, Robinson was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was traded along with Bill Curley and a future draft pick. In return, the Trail Blazers received Isaiah Rider.
Time with Other Teams
As a Timberwolf, Robinson had similar statistics to his last two years in Portland. He played less time on the court. On December 30, 1996, he had a memorable game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He scored 23 points in just 10 minutes.
In 1997–98, he joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent. He played 84 games and averaged almost 8 points per game. He was released by the Clippers in March 1999. He then rejoined the Timberwolves for a short time.
In the 2000–01 season, Robinson signed a short contract with the Orlando Magic. This was his last time playing in the NBA.
Career Statistics
| Team | G | FG% | 3P% | FT% | OR | DR | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 58 | .365 | .315 | .672 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 4.8 |
| Portland | 71 | .409 | .341 | .591 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 9.2 |
| Portland | 76 | .399 | .359 | .659 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 8.5 |
| Minnesota | 69 | .407 | .382 | .684 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 8.3 |
| Los Angeles | 70 | .389 | .329 | .720 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 7.7 |
| Los Angeles | 14 | .398 | .267 | .741 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 7.6 |
| Minnesota | 17 | .322 | .295 | .571 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 4.5 |
| Orlando | 6 | .364 | .400 | n/a | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
See also
In Spanish: James Robinson (baloncestista) para niños
