Damion James
American basketball player and forward
Born
October 7th, 1987
38 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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