The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent small forward Damion James to a 10-day contract to fill their 15th roster spot, the Brooklyn Nets announced this morning.
James most recently played for the NBA D-League Bakersfield Jam, averaging 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 28.9 minutes per game.
The Nets first acquired James in the 2010 NBA Draft, trading three spots up from the 27th overall pick to select him. Former Nets coach Avery Johnson said that James was a player they had pegged in the 12-14 range, so the move to acquire him was a no-brainier.
James underwhelmed in two seasons, averaging 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game. He played just 32 games with the Nets in the two seasons. After starting the first seven games in his second season, James suffered a season-ending foot injury. The Nets chose not to renew his contract. James was then signed by the Atlanta Hawks in September 2012, but was waived before the start of the season.
James is very happy for the opportunity, as you’ll see below:
Redeye to the NY!✈
— Damion James (@KONJames10) January 13, 2013
Man I’m so blessed to have this opportunity again to b here back n NY/NJ! Feels like home again! Wanna THANK the NETS for believing n me!
— Damion James (@KONJames10) January 13, 2013
I’m a 110% now and I promise I want let u GUYS DOWN!
— Damion James (@KONJames10) January 13, 2013
My manRT @brettyormark: @konjames10 welcome back.
— Damion James (@KONJames10) January 13, 2013
It’s truly a blessing! Gonna take full advantage of this here. That’s a bet!
— Damion James (@KONJames10) January 13, 2013
