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James Bailey

American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1957 · age 69

James L. Bailey is an American former professional basketball player. A 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m) forward/center from Rutgers University, he was selected with the 6th pick of the 1979 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball1975-1979
Phoenix Suns
Scaligera Basket Verona
Fabriano Basket
New York Knicks
Houston Rockets
Brooklyn Nets

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Nicknamed "Jammin' James," he spent 9 seasons (1979-1988) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing for the Sonics as well as the New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns. He ended his NBA career with 5,246 total points.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69