Mike James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike James
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1990(1990-08-18)
Age	34
Birthplace	Portland
Country	United States
Birth City	Portland
Horoscope	Leo

Mike James Biography

Mike James is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 18, 1990 in Portland, Portland, United States. Michael Perry James (born August 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague. He was a high school basketball standout playing for Grant High School in Portland, and played college basketball for Eastern Arizona College and Lamar University. He’s also best known for being the first player in NBA history to go from a two-way contract to a regular contract, all while never being sent down to the NBA G League in the process.

In July 2013, James signed with Paffoni Omegna of Italy under their DNA Silver Basket league name for the 2013–14 season. That season, they finished in fourth place for the DNA Silver portion of the league.

In July 2015, James joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2015 NBA Summer League. That same month, after a successful Summer League performance, he re-signed with Baskonia for one more season. During that season, Saski Baskonia would reach the EuroLeague Final Four, losing to the Fenerbahçe Ülker and the PBC Lokomotiv Kuban for a fourth-place performance.

On July 3, 2016, James signed with Panathinaikos Athens in Greece for the 2016–17 season. That year saw him perform his best work in the EuroLeague yet. He helped the Panathinaikos win both the Greek Cup title and the Greek Basket League championship in the 2016–17 season. He was later named the Greek Basket League’s Most Spectacular Player that year as well.

In August 2012, James signed with Zagreb of Croatia for the 2012–13 season. In December 2012, he left Zagreb. In February 2013, he signed with Hapoel Galil Elyon of Israeli second tier league for the rest of the season.

Mike James Net Worth

Mike James is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James, the son of Lisa Behrndt, was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. While in Portland, he played basketball for Grant High School under coach Tony Broadous. In 2007–08, as a senior, he was ranked the No. 3 Player in the state and No. 184 overall. He was also only recruited by Division III universities at the time. James averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals per game. The team went on to win the 2008 Oregon state championship, defeating Oregon City for it.

In 2010, James transferred to an NCAA Division I school, Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Here he played under coach Steve Roccaforte in 2010–11 and under coach Pat Knight for the 2011–12 NCAA season. Playing a little over 18 minutes a game, he averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals. He led the team in scoring, even though he only started two out of twenty-four games for the season. He included a 52-point game on January 4, 2011 against Louisiana College, which Lamar Cardinals won 114–62, breaking the previous record of 50 set by Mike Oliver in 1980. In addition, he broke Lamar University’s Montagne Center record for most points scored in a single game with 52, field goals made with 18, field goal attempts with 35, three-pointers made with 11 and three-pointer attempts with 21. In his senior season (2011–12), he averaged 17.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.6 steals per game shooting 45.3 percent overall. One notable game of his was against the 2012 NCAA champion University of Kentucky, where he scored 29 points. His senior season ended in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament with a loss against Vermont. By the end of his season, he was named All-Southland First Team, Southland Tournament MVP and Southland Conference Player of the Week three times in four weeks. He had majored in general studies during his time there.

In August 2014, James signed a one-year contract with Kolossos Rodou of Greece. On December 2, 2014, he left Kolossos and signed with the Spanish club Laboral Kutxa Baskonia of the Liga ACB for the rest of the season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mike James Dating?

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On January 14, 2018, the New Orleans Pelicans signed James to a new two-way contract. Much like his tenure with Phoenix, James was never assigned to the NBA G League during his two-way contract with New Orleans. On February 10, 2018, he was waived by the Pelicans after appearing in four games.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike James celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

But despite the statistically excellent season, the incoming Olimpia Milano coach, Ettore Messina, declared Mike James wouldn’t be part of the 2019–20 team plans. James and the Italian team eventually reached an agreement and mutually parted ways on July 29, 2019.

Is Mike James in the NBA?

No. 55 – AS Monaco Basket
College| Eastern Arizona (2008–2010) Lamar (2010–2012)
NBA draft| 2012 / Undrafted
Playing career| 2012–present
Career history

What happened to Mike James?

Following a dramatic departure from his old club in Russia, CSKA Moscow, Mike James will be signing with AS Monaco. His new club has gone toe to toe with the top teams in France and they are one of the latest teams to join the Euroleague.

Who is mike James?

James with the Wizards in 2009

Personal information
Born| June 23, 1975 Copiague, New York, US
Listed height| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight| 188 lb (85 kg)

What NBA player was on Super Nanny?

Nanny Jo heads off to Houston, Texas to give a hand to NBA basketball player Mike James (32) and his wife Angela (32) with their four daughters: 8 -year-old Jadon, 5-year-old Amaya, 20-month-old Michal, and 7-month old McKinley.

How much does Mike James get paid?

SeasonTeamSalary
2020/21| Brooklyn Nets| $237,648 ($250,460)
2017/18| New Orleans Pelicans| $77,250 ($85,683)
2017/18| Phoenix Suns| $87,552 ($97,109*)
Total| | *$402,450 ($433,252)**