Damion James

American basketball player and forward

Damion James - American basketball player and forward
Born

October 7th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns, earning multiple honors during his tenure from 2006 to 2010. Selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft. Competed for teams such as the New Jersey Nets and the Austin Toros. Played professionally overseas in countries including China and Puerto Rico after leaving the NBA.

Played for Texas Longhorns

Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

Played for New Jersey Nets

Competed in the NBA D-League

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