James Singleton (basketball) facts for kids
Singleton with the Mavericks
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 20, 1981 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Hirsch Metropolitan (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pearl River CC (1999–2001) Murray State (2001–2003) |
| NBA Draft | 2003 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2003–2017 |
| Career history | |
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| 2003–2004 | Sicc Jesi |
| 2004–2005 | Armani Jeans Milano |
| 2005–2007 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2007–2008 | TAU Cerámica |
| 2008–2010 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010 | Washington Wizards |
| 2010–2011 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2011–2012 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2012 | Washington Wizards |
| 2012–2014 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2015 | Canton Charge |
| 2015 | Guaros de Lara |
| 2015–2016 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2016 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat |
| 2016–2017 | Seoul SK Knights |
| As coach: | |
| 2017–2021 | Austin Spurs (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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As assistant coach:
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James Alexander Singleton, born on July 20, 1981, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a forward, standing 6 feet 8 inches tall. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League.
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College Basketball Journey
James Singleton went to Pearl River Community College and then Murray State University. He played college basketball for two years at Murray State. He was really good at getting rebounds and blocking shots. In 60 games, he averaged about 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. He was recognized as one of the best players in the Ohio Valley Conference during his time there.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, James Singleton was not chosen by any NBA teams in the draft. So, he started his professional career playing in Italy.
Playing in Italy
- Sicc Cucine Jesi (2003–2004): James started with Sicc Cucine Jesi in Italy. He was a star player, averaging 20.8 points and 12 rebounds per game. His team won the Lega2 title, which helped them move up to a higher league. He was also named the best player in the Italian Lega2 league.
- Olimpia Milano (2004–2005): Next, he played for Olimpia Milano. He continued to play well, helping his team reach the Italian SerieA League Finals. He was even named the Most Valuable Player of the 2005 Italian League All-Star Game. Fans loved him for his exciting dunks and strong defense.
First Time in the NBA
On August 30, 2005, James Singleton signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. This was his first chance to play in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the United States.
Success in Europe Again
After his time with the Clippers, James went back to Europe.
- TAU Cerámica (2007–2008): He joined TAU Cerámica in Spain. He helped his team win the Spanish League title in 2008, beating F.C. Barcelona in the finals.
Return to the NBA
Because he played so well in Europe, NBA teams noticed him again.
- Dallas Mavericks (2008–2010): James Singleton joined the Dallas Mavericks. He played for them for a couple of seasons.
- Washington Wizards (2010, 2011–2012): In February 2010, he was traded to the Washington Wizards. He later returned to the Wizards for another season in 2011–2012.
Playing in China and Venezuela
James also played basketball in other countries.
- Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2010–2011, 2012–2014): He signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. He helped them reach the CBA finals. He later signed another two-year contract with them.
- Guangdong Southern Tigers (2011–2012): He also played for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China, helping them reach the CBA Finals too.
- Canton Charge (2015): After taking some time off, James joined the Canton Charge in January 2015.
- Guaros de Lara (2015): In May 2015, he signed with Guaros de Lara in Venezuela.
Playing in Israel and South Korea
- Bnei Herzliya (2015–2016): In August 2015, James signed with Bnei Herzliya in Israel.
- Maccabi Kiryat Gat (2016): He then played for Maccabi Kiryat Gat in Israel for a short time.
- Seoul SK Knights (2016–2017): In December 2016, he signed with the Seoul SK Knights in South Korea, which was his last team as a player.
See also
In Spanish: James Singleton para niños
