Jerome James

American basketball player, NBA center

Jerome James - American basketball player, NBA center
Born

November 17th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Florida State University. Entered the NBA in 1999 and played for the Sacramento Kings. Later joined the Seattle SuperSonics, contributing to their playoff run during the 2004-2005 season. Signed a significant contract with the New York Knicks in 2005 but dealt with injuries during tenure. Concluded NBA career with the Knicks in 2009.

Played for the Seattle SuperSonics during playoffs

Signed a multi-year deal with the New York Knicks

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