Bernard James

Basketball player and military veteran

Bernard James - Basketball player and military veteran
Born

February 7th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Florida State University. Drafted by the Miami Heat in 2012 and later played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Had a successful career in the NBA Development League prior to joining the Mavericks. Served in the United States Air Force before pursuing a professional basketball career.

Played for the Dallas Mavericks

Served in the United States Air Force

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