Henry James (basketball)
Henry James | |
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| Born | July 29, 1965 United States |
| Occupation | Former professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1990–2000s |
| Known for | NBA player, CBA champion and MVP |
Henry Charles James (born July 29, 1965) is a former American professional basketball athlete who attended St. Mary's University, Texas. His career spanned parts of seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) along with participation in several other basketball leagues.
Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall and playing the small forward position, James began his NBA tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1990–91 season, where he posted an average of 8.1 points across 37 contests. Over the course of his professional journey, he suited up for six additional NBA franchises. A highlight of his career occurred in the 1996–97 campaign while with the Atlanta Hawks, when he matched an NBA record by sinking seven three-point shots within a single quarter. Beyond the NBA, James competed in the Philippine Basketball Association and spent portions of ten seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), representing teams such as the Wichita Falls Texans, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Gary Steelheads. In 1996, he secured a CBA championship with the Skyforce and was honored as the CBA Playoff/Finals Most Valuable Player that same year. His accolades also include selections to the All-CBA First Team in 1994 and to the Second Team in both 1993 and 1996.
On September 7, 2006, James faced two felony charges related to selling $750 worth of crack cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer; notably, his six children were present during this final transaction. Subsequently, in May 2007, residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he received a five-year federal prison sentence after admitting guilt to distributing a controlled substance.
External links
- NBA statistics at basketballreference.com
- Profile in Italian League