Bernard James
Bernard James | ||
Player information | ||
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birthday | February 7, 1985 (35 years and 206 days) | |
place of birth | Savannah (GA), USA | |
size | 208 cm | |
position | Power Forward / Center | |
college | Florida State | |
NBA draft | 2012 , 33rd Pick, Cleveland Cavaliers | |
Club information | ||
society | Dallas Mavericks | |
league | NBA | |
Jersey number | 55 | |
Clubs as active | ||
2012–2014 Dallas Mavericks → 2014 Texas Legends 2014–2016 Shanghai Sharks ( ChBA ) 2015 Dallas Mavericks
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Bernard James (born February 7, 1985 in Savannah , Georgia ) is an American basketball player who began his professional career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Dallas Mavericks in 2012 .
Career
James didn't start playing basketball until he was 18 after joining the U.S. Air Force . He served a total of six years in the Air Force and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant . From 2010 to 2012 attended James the Florida State University (FSU) and won in 2012 with the local Florida State Seminoles , the ACC Championship . He is considered one of the most outstanding basketball players in FSU history.
After completing his college career, James signed up for the 2012 NBA Draft . He was selected in 33rd place by Cleveland Cavaliers and transferred to the Dallas Mavericks that same evening together with Jae Crowder and Jared Cunningham in exchange for Kelenna Azubuike and Tyler Zeller . On July 25, 2012, he officially signed his rookie contract.
Web links
- Bernard James on: Seminoles website; Tallahassee, FL, June 28, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- Bernard James at: Sports Reference website; Philadelphia, PA, 2000-2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019 (in English).
- Bernard James at: Basketball Reference website; Philadelphia, PA, 2000-2019. Retrieved February 6 (in English).
- Bernard James at: National Basketball Association website; New York City, NY, 2019. Retrieved February 6 (in English).
- Bernard James on: RealGM website; Marion, IL, 2000-2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019 (in English).
Individual evidence
- ↑ NN: James Picked In Second Round Of NBA Draft. On: Seminoles website; Tallahassee, FL, June 28, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ↑ Mavs acquire draft rights to Cunningham, James, Crowder ( English ) nba.com. June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ↑ Mavericks sign second-round pick Bernard James ( English ) nba.com. July 25, 2012. Archived from the original on July 27, 2012. Retrieved on July 26, 2012.
personal data | |
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SURNAME | James, Bernard |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American basketball player |
DATE OF BIRTH | 7th February 1985 |