One of my favs not in the league, probably the fav. his game is so smooth and effortless and his one foot dunks are art in air. Happy to see he's content being a star overseas instead of worrying about a return to the league. Salute Mike James.
Mike James makes exactly 2,139,480.00 MILLION DOLLARS a year, with little to no taxes and lives in a tourist destination for BILLIONAIRES (Monaco). Not only that he plays in front of a packed house of THOUSANDS of INSANE fans routing for HIM mainly every home game and some away. The average bench player takes home .5 to 1.5 mill a year in the league...I woudlnt call that "stunted growth"...bro is a W
I met him a few times nice guy, and know a few of his friends. I asked why isn’t he in the league. I was told he makes great living overseas and doesn’t care for the politics in the NBA everyone doesn’t want to ride the bench and clap. I believed that.. and him having strong relationships with players like KD and etc if he wanted to get another shot he definitely has the connections and the game too.
That’s basketball as a whole. Not just the nba. The bullshit politics of sports begins in the youth leagues now. Age 5 and above. As soon as they keep score, favorites and lobbying idiots and coaches start trying to orchestrate bullshit. The top talents rarely get the shine or opportunities they deserve. That’s why so many scrubs make it and the game isn’t evolving.
I already like Mike James that much more for the simple mentality that he has, I was one of the ones who couldn’t understand why he isn’t in the league but now this makes total sense. Great episode, keep up the great work!
Wow, this is my first time paying him, and his game any attention. You're correct it's some guys overseas that have better games than some current NBA players
Nah. He is in the right place. He van get off in Euro. He is an NBA talent, but like other guys who stay in Europe and play how they want, rather than be in training camp or one year deals. Being a 3rd team guard. His highlights are must see TV
Glad you did a video on Mike James he's one of my favorite basketball players. I think his impact of choosing to stay overseas will give alot of younger players on that journey confidence that you dont have to be in the nba to be great.
Mike James has GAME, game. He's cold af, but i remember him saying Steph Curry was one dimensional and that let me know all i needed to know about his Basketball IQ right there lmao
At one point in time perhaps even when he made his statement not sure, but Steph did play one-dimensional. I don't think he's ever had a one dimensional skillset. But like said he did play one-dimensional it's the primary reason a guy like Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love had big moments when they could guard him in single coverage. Same with an undersized guy like Matthew Dellavdeova. Back then, alot of times it was obvious he only wanted to shoot a 3. The past few years he's been less and less deadset on shooting a 3 in certain moments. Which makes him a much more versatile player and more difficult to guard.
@@gamechanger114 I agree, if it was earlier in his career then fair enough but I'm pretty sure he made that comment last year, so definitely a weird thing to say.
Can you do one on Gave York? If you haven’t already. This guy kinda in the video kinda reminds me of him. High flying undersized guard in the late 2000’s ballislife era….
I’ve never understood why he hasn’t got more chances. He’s shown he’s a bucket and can play. I still watch his CZcams highlights from high school. Dude was sick
cause his ceiling in the nba is a really good sixth man or backup. Overseas he gets to be the star of the team and also probably gets paid more, plus Monaco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. No brainer really
@@manen.1350 The highest paid players in the Euroleague make 2 to 5 mil. And there aren't a lot of them. Mike James would make on a veteran minimun contract in the NBA more money than in the Euroleague. A really good 6th man in the NBA makes around 15mil. Which is way more than anyone in Europe makes. Most of the time people fail in the NBA due to their attitude. They don't listen to coaches, or think they know better than everyone else, think they should be the ballhandler,... Just his comment on Steph Curry alone would be a huge red flag for a lot of GM's.
@@philippculture489 regardless of pay, it's objectively better to be in beautiful Monaco and challenge for euroleague every year over being some backup or sixth man in some hellhole like detroit or NYC. Monaco also has no income tax so the money is also much closer than you think. Add to that monaco and europe is just objectively better to live in than the US. He knows he's not good enough to be the main piece of any nba contending team, it's just the smart choice to pick europe. As for attitude, it's more to do with his age and talent rather than attitude. Miles Bridges, Ja, Draymond, Harden and more players all did worse things than criticize Curry and they're still making huge money.
theres a reason dudes arent in the league man. 6'1, under 40% fg, couldnt defend, not an elite playmaker. Needs the ball needs to be scoring to be effective
It’s a different game now. No such thing as traditional points. They’re all scores now. Looo at scoot Henderson. The boy is looking terrible. His shooting percentage all round is awful. And he’s not leading Portland in assists either. I’d rather have Mike James running that offense than scoot. But like you said, he’s undersized and if you’re not outperforming everyone on a nightly basis, it will be detrimental to your career. Mike can ball. Without a doubt.
That’s crazy mike James would always and still pops up on my IG explore page doing some nice shit and I’d be like “ dam that nigga better than Cameron Payne “😂😂😂 like mike James is cold asf
Less than 9 ppg at 38% FG, 29% from 3, and 77% from FT for his career. In 2021 with Brooklyn, he average 8 ppg, 37% from the field, 36% from 3, and 78% from FT. I think he was just ass not that he doesn't want to go back. He is one of the best players in the world to play at the professional level, but just another 8-15 rotation player in the NBA. Literally hundreds if not thousands of similar level guys throughout the world fighting for those spots.
I agree with you about his age ( 33 yrs old )and decision to keep playing over-seas,stay where you're-APPRECIATED-not-TOLERATED.But,ole dude has mad-hops tho.
Im with you im in Az and he stood out big time as a guy who could and should have been a solid backup pg for 10+ yrs. However youre also right that not just the nba but in life timing is as important as ability
When you said Mike James I thought you meant the guy who played for Duquesne and the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. I gotta admit I wasn't familiar with this Mike James.
When they say ATTITUDE AFFECTS ATTITUDE, his story is a PRIME example of not only having a NEGATIVE attitude(towards the NBA and the BUSINESS of the NBA) But also having a "I'm cool" attitude tells me your heart was NEVER in the game(@ least the NBA game). An average player telling the NBA "I don't care anymore" when you got a WHOLE LOT of B Ball players who are GRINDIN in whack ass/some pay/NO pay pick up leagues, D-league G-league college ball oversees ball would give anything to have the opportunities you had.. Yeah, This stunted growth was definitely a STUNTED GROWTH in ATTITUDE determines ALTITUDE
He saw the BS on the NBA and was fine rejecting it. Lol you're projecting a whole attitude and scenario. He gets paid well, less games and drama, he just wants to hoop and isn't in it for clout.
Lol literally, and mentioning Killian Hayes. I get Killian doesn’t score the best but his defense and playing making ability keeps him on the pistons. So I can see why he’s in the league vs Mike not being in the league
🏀 86k subscribers? WTF!? I’m a huge NBA fan and watches NBA content on CZcams all the time. This should be one of the main NBA channels. I mean at least 500k subscribers. At least!! And that would be low. Awesome quality content 👌
Mike James is definitely a guy I love to watch and I’ve emulated a little bit of his game and grown as a player and tbh he’s the reason I look at euro league as a other option vs chasing a unrealistic NBA dream.
He's also one of my favorite guards to watch ball but his game has a lot to do with why he's not in the league. Not many teams are going to let a 6'1" guard do what he wants to on the court. In the Euroleague Mike has freedom. James would definitely play in the NBA if he was given the opportunity (and freedom).
I have an great idea. In each video, cover teams, but go into details on what stunted them from getting a championship or even players on teams that had their careers stunted.
he was never gonna have a 10 year career lol, small guard who can’t defend, shot less than 38% from both the field and 3… that’s not gonna get it done averaging 7ppg.
Mike James was Caruso before Caruso,he was definitely a hooper for the Heat......Like homie from the nuggets said "I was playing good,I was taking out of the game....the coach said "you did nothing wrong,but you prolly won't play for the rest of the season....the guys that make 20-30 million/yr will play the rest of the season.....And that's when I knew it wasn't about basketball,the nba is a BUSINESS"
you know the other mike james? He was a BAller too.... HOnestly, there was another guy, similar build, who mighthavebeen a 3rd Mike JAmes. I can't remember his name, buthe dropped 30 a couple times and hada sick reverse dunk... he was on the clippers for a sec...I dont remember if he was also Mike James, though..
There is no chance he would have had a 15 - 20 year career in the NBA. He played on a terrible Suns team because they shipped off Bledsoe. Tyler Ulis started for the bulk of that year and he is 5'10. I watched PJ Tucker play in Summer League for the Suns years prior and then sign a contract. He was 27 and hadn't played in the NBA for five years. Mike James isn't a result of bad timing or circumstance, he just isn't a great NBA player.
At Lamar he averaged 2 assists and 2.2 turnovers, that’s not a point guard lmfaooo. That’s a scrub who can’t run an offense or defend. Like let’s be real
hard disagree here. Everyone who can play in the NBA is playing in the NBA. You either are not good enough when you got the opportunity or you dont have the mentality for making and staying in the league.
Biggest thing the nba has over Leauge is bigger arena venues and overly expensive contracts. Realistically, if you getting paid six figures for bouncing and shooting a ball and are smart with your money, you’re probably already set after a few years
i disargee slightly... Xram and Mike might be more skilled than those fellas but they dont have the same team chemistry or fit into systems the way some of those other guys do ... and if you notice, the league dont focus on guards like them anymore... they want bigs that do the work and i get it from a game standpoint... never the less... Mikes route was similar to mine and play style.. i was just as athletic ....he certainly has been further than me but i know his struggle and absolutely feel him about not caring about the NBA..once you have competed at that level and know that you can, you really just want to hoop if you are a real competitor ...it dont really matter where the heck you are at that point as long as you can take care of yourself, handle business, and play organized hoops ya dig ... for someone who loves basketball, just being in the game just feels good ... there are so many more things that matter in life that and its such a short period of time... good for him and anyone else who has had the chance to live the hoop dream and still have their sanity at the end or when they have certainly obtained their scrapes and bruises
He waited til 2022 to say it - after the success. If anything it comes off as salty. Why didn't he say it in 2015 when he WAS the primary ball hanlder and Draymond was averaging 3 assists while Steph was top 5 in that category? Every star needs special circumstances - but to pick them out, especially this late, is very telling. "As a point guard" lol.
he's an undersized 2 guard who plays hero ball. thats why hes not in the league, not cause of politics. but u kno wat, he can say watever he wants cause hes making tons of money doing wat he loves.
I swear I rather take Mike James over Collin Sexton any day of the week. This guy game is beautiful. Unfortunately he wasn’t given good circumstances in his journey to the nba.
I hear u but we really gotta come to the reality of bball having major politics in it. it's a business and these players are investments, part of the reason load management is pushed so heavy. They pay out so heavily now they have to protect their investment. There's so many past and current players giving interviews now sharing the political side such as Emmanuel Mudiay and others. Being frank about coaches saying, "you're playing phenomenal right now, but I have to play u less because we're paying this other guard 20mil" that's out of a head coaches mouth. Can't say James isnt polished but guys like Kilian Hayes are still in the league extremely unpolished.
He just didnt have an elite skill , kinda a chucker , only volume scorer. Not a great playmaker or passer , not great on defense , not a great shooter. Maybe could of made it as a solid depth guy in the 3rd point guard on a team. Maybe he wasnt even ideal for that either , because of lack of basketball IQ. Hes kinda more of a playground 1 on 1 scorer.
One of my favs not in the league, probably the fav. his game is so smooth and effortless and his one foot dunks are art in air. Happy to see he's content being a star overseas instead of worrying about a return to the league. Salute Mike James.
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Bro, where are you from? Your accent sounds some kind of caribbean.
@@jadepowell5178 He's from Bahamas
@@soooslaaal8204 lol me too, I know I recognized it a bit
Mike James makes exactly 2,139,480.00 MILLION DOLLARS a year, with little to no taxes and lives in a tourist destination for BILLIONAIRES (Monaco). Not only that he plays in front of a packed house of THOUSANDS of INSANE fans routing for HIM mainly every home game and some away. The average bench player takes home .5 to 1.5 mill a year in the league...I woudlnt call that "stunted growth"...bro is a W
I wouldn't call monaco's fans insane lol. They are some of the worse in the league.
Look at the NBA salaries this is stunted growth .. stunted by stupid Scouts and GMs that dont know the game .... 50% need to be fired ..
I met him a few times nice guy, and know a few of his friends. I asked why isn’t he in the league. I was told he makes great living overseas and doesn’t care for the politics in the NBA everyone doesn’t want to ride the bench and clap. I believed that.. and him having strong relationships with players like KD and etc if he wanted to get another shot he definitely has the connections and the game too.
That’s basketball as a whole. Not just the nba. The bullshit politics of sports begins in the youth leagues now. Age 5 and above. As soon as they keep score, favorites and lobbying idiots and coaches start trying to orchestrate bullshit. The top talents rarely get the shine or opportunities they deserve. That’s why so many scrubs make it and the game isn’t evolving.
Lmao kd not calling for him on a roster spot though
@@lilwoken2327he already got him in the nba many times you novice
@@mohammadmehmood3405 foh many times??
@@mohammadmehmood3405 many times?
I already like Mike James that much more for the simple mentality that he has, I was one of the ones who couldn’t understand why he isn’t in the league but now this makes total sense. Great episode, keep up the great work!
Meanwhile, the original Mike James had a growth spurt for one season with the Raptors in the 2005-2006 season.
That’s who I thought this video was about when I clicked on it lol
Different Mike James lol
Oh I read it wrong , my bad...that Mike James actually overachieved
Wow, this is my first time paying him, and his game any attention. You're correct it's some guys overseas that have better games than some current NBA players
Man Mike James was one of my favourite players and when he played for my Suns it was just an amazing feeling.
Nah. He is in the right place. He van get off in Euro. He is an NBA talent, but like other guys who stay in Europe and play how they want, rather than be in training camp or one year deals. Being a 3rd team guard. His highlights are must see TV
People dont realize this guy swept a team with Wemby and Bilal on it
In a bad league
Glad you did a video on Mike James he's one of my favorite basketball players. I think his impact of choosing to stay overseas will give alot of younger players on that journey confidence that you dont have to be in the nba to be great.
Mike James has GAME, game. He's cold af, but i remember him saying Steph Curry was one dimensional and that let me know all i needed to know about his Basketball IQ right there lmao
Has*
Right. Lol
@@MitchellBahamas touche'
At one point in time perhaps even when he made his statement not sure, but Steph did play one-dimensional. I don't think he's ever had a one dimensional skillset. But like said he did play one-dimensional it's the primary reason a guy like Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love had big moments when they could guard him in single coverage. Same with an undersized guy like Matthew Dellavdeova. Back then, alot of times it was obvious he only wanted to shoot a 3. The past few years he's been less and less deadset on shooting a 3 in certain moments. Which makes him a much more versatile player and more difficult to guard.
@@gamechanger114 I agree, if it was earlier in his career then fair enough but I'm pretty sure he made that comment last year, so definitely a weird thing to say.
I’m glad he chose stability 💯
Can you do one on Gave York? If you haven’t already. This guy kinda in the video kinda reminds me of him. High flying undersized guard in the late 2000’s ballislife era….
Already did
I’ve never understood why he hasn’t got more chances. He’s shown he’s a bucket and can play. I still watch his CZcams highlights from high school. Dude was sick
cause his ceiling in the nba is a really good sixth man or backup. Overseas he gets to be the star of the team and also probably gets paid more, plus Monaco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. No brainer really
@@manen.1350 The highest paid players in the Euroleague make 2 to 5 mil. And there aren't a lot of them. Mike James would make on a veteran minimun contract in the NBA more money than in the Euroleague. A really good 6th man in the NBA makes around 15mil. Which is way more than anyone in Europe makes. Most of the time people fail in the NBA due to their attitude. They don't listen to coaches, or think they know better than everyone else, think they should be the ballhandler,... Just his comment on Steph Curry alone would be a huge red flag for a lot of GM's.
@@philippculture489 regardless of pay, it's objectively better to be in beautiful Monaco and challenge for euroleague every year over being some backup or sixth man in some hellhole like detroit or NYC. Monaco also has no income tax so the money is also much closer than you think. Add to that monaco and europe is just objectively better to live in than the US. He knows he's not good enough to be the main piece of any nba contending team, it's just the smart choice to pick europe. As for attitude, it's more to do with his age and talent rather than attitude. Miles Bridges, Ja, Draymond, Harden and more players all did worse things than criticize Curry and they're still making huge money.
Politics
No taxes in Monaco guys
theres a reason dudes arent in the league man. 6'1, under 40% fg, couldnt defend, not an elite playmaker. Needs the ball needs to be scoring to be effective
It’s a different game now. No such thing as traditional points.
They’re all scores now.
Looo at scoot Henderson. The boy is looking terrible.
His shooting percentage all round is awful.
And he’s not leading Portland in assists either.
I’d rather have Mike James running that offense than scoot.
But like you said, he’s undersized and if you’re not outperforming everyone on a nightly basis, it will be detrimental to your career.
Mike can ball. Without a doubt.
Like I said before, jc as long as you make money living your dream it doesn't matter where. 😊 congrats Mike!!
That’s crazy mike James would always and still pops up on my IG explore page doing some nice shit and I’d be like “ dam that nigga better than Cameron Payne “😂😂😂 like mike James is cold asf
Killian is actually playing well recently.
lol exactly!!
Mike James is a full 11 years older than Kira Lewis & Killian Hayes. Unfair to say they don’t deserve their spots
Kira Lewis maybe, but Killian absolutely sucks at basketball.
Less than 9 ppg at 38% FG, 29% from 3, and 77% from FT for his career. In 2021 with Brooklyn, he average 8 ppg, 37% from the field, 36% from 3, and 78% from FT.
I think he was just ass not that he doesn't want to go back. He is one of the best players in the world to play at the professional level, but just another 8-15 rotation player in the NBA. Literally hundreds if not thousands of similar level guys throughout the world fighting for those spots.
I agree with you about his age ( 33 yrs old )and decision to keep playing over-seas,stay where you're-APPRECIATED-not-TOLERATED.But,ole dude has mad-hops tho.
Mike is VERY good professional..he deserved to play in the league for at least 10 years..enjoyed watching him
Im with you im in Az and he stood out big time as a guy who could and should have been a solid backup pg for 10+ yrs. However youre also right that not just the nba but in life timing is as important as ability
When you said Mike James I thought you meant the guy who played for Duquesne and the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. I gotta admit I wasn't familiar with this Mike James.
5:58 My man didn't just get crossed up. He slid to add insult to injury.HAHAHA😂HAHAHA
When they say ATTITUDE AFFECTS ATTITUDE,
his story is a PRIME example of not only having a NEGATIVE attitude(towards the NBA and the BUSINESS of the NBA)
But also having a "I'm cool" attitude tells me your heart was NEVER in the game(@ least the NBA game).
An average player telling the NBA "I don't care anymore" when you got a WHOLE LOT of B Ball players who are GRINDIN in whack ass/some pay/NO pay pick up leagues, D-league G-league college ball oversees ball would give anything to have the opportunities you had..
Yeah,
This stunted growth was definitely a STUNTED GROWTH in ATTITUDE determines ALTITUDE
He saw the BS on the NBA and was fine rejecting it. Lol you're projecting a whole attitude and scenario. He gets paid well, less games and drama, he just wants to hoop and isn't in it for clout.
With his poor shooting percentage and assist to turnover ratio - how was he going to stay in the NBA as his age?
Lmao dont speak facts. All mikes biggest fans are in the comments saying how amazing he was
Mike James definitely was one of my lowkey fav players!!! Only got hip to him at BK, but dude was nice frfr.
This guy shot 38% from the field and 28.7% from 3 with a -14 NetRtg for his NBA career.
Lol facts
Lol literally, and mentioning Killian Hayes. I get Killian doesn’t score the best but his defense and playing making ability keeps him on the pistons. So I can see why he’s in the league vs Mike not being in the league
Still a pro! Lol
@@michaelsimmons2745 Not in the NBA.
@@mekhiah1987Kira n killian are a a WHOLE DECADE younger than Mike 😂😂
🏀 86k subscribers? WTF!? I’m a huge NBA fan and watches NBA content on CZcams all the time. This should be one of the main NBA channels. I mean at least 500k subscribers. At least!! And that would be low. Awesome quality content 👌
I thought u was talking about the other Mike james from nyc..that was NBA journey man
Can we get a video on the other Mike James too. Played for the Rockets, Pistons and a few others
This is a really good take on this situation.
Mike is such a bucket he better than half the league I swear
Mike James is definitely a guy I love to watch and I’ve emulated a little bit of his game and grown as a player and tbh he’s the reason I look at euro league as a other option vs chasing a unrealistic NBA dream.
He's also one of my favorite guards to watch ball but his game has a lot to do with why he's not in the league. Not many teams are going to let a 6'1" guard do what he wants to on the court. In the Euroleague Mike has freedom.
James would definitely play in the NBA if he was given the opportunity (and freedom).
Best scorer of euroleague history
I have an great idea. In each video, cover teams, but go into details on what stunted them from getting a championship or even players on teams that had their careers stunted.
he was never gonna have a 10 year career lol, small guard who can’t defend, shot less than 38% from both the field and 3… that’s not gonna get it done averaging 7ppg.
Loved Mike James on the Nets
I remember when he was at Lamar University (Beaumont tx) and came off the bench scored 52 and posterized a dude in the same game..
Nba rented Mike like a block Buster movie
His game is equivalent to Jalen Bruson very crafty, creative and skilled. It feels like NBA politics sidelined him
He balls out in Monaco
Mike James was Caruso before Caruso,he was definitely a hooper for the Heat......Like homie from the nuggets said "I was playing good,I was taking out of the game....the coach said "you did nothing wrong,but you prolly won't play for the rest of the season....the guys that make 20-30 million/yr will play the rest of the season.....And that's when I knew it wasn't about basketball,the nba is a BUSINESS"
Yeh bolshet moite. You think mundiaye was better then conley right 😂 you are delulu. Conley is much efficient than that bum bum 😂
I need dat Corey sanders Vid!!!
If we’re just honest he wasn’t good enough
If only BKLN or PHX kept him he’s one of my favorite scorers his journey reminds me of one of my favorite lefty guards Marcus Williams
I thought Lamelo was gonna get bodied but those years overseas had me eating crow.
But also playing overseas is a benefit in the game of life.
His career aint been the same since he claimed Steph Curry was 1 Dimensional 😂🤣
Mike James should be in the NBA!
Homie can hoop!! No denying he that. He made it and is living it out.
you know the other mike james? He was a BAller too.... HOnestly, there was another guy, similar build, who mighthavebeen a 3rd Mike JAmes. I can't remember his name, buthe dropped 30 a couple times and hada sick reverse dunk... he was on the clippers for a sec...I dont remember if he was also Mike James, though..
I was just looking at videos of this guy yesterday due to him being thecstarting point gaird over Kemba Walker.
Crazy timing.
What's the difference between Mike James and Fred Van Vleet? Why FVV is thriving in NBA but not Mike James?
Fred is a better catch & shoot player + much stronger defender
@@IAmSolomonnot only that Toronto also gave him time to build suns and nets didn’t give him time to
Super elite 🔥🔥
This the same dude that said anybody in the league could do what Steph was doing in 2021? Lmfao
A Quincy Acy video would be cool
Fred Vanfleet is still in the league and plays for Houston 😂
Ima fan of mike James he a beast no bs
There is no chance he would have had a 15 - 20 year career in the NBA. He played on a terrible Suns team because they shipped off Bledsoe. Tyler Ulis started for the bulk of that year and he is 5'10. I watched PJ Tucker play in Summer League for the Suns years prior and then sign a contract. He was 27 and hadn't played in the NBA for five years. Mike James isn't a result of bad timing or circumstance, he just isn't a great NBA player.
Ultimate play shot .
💥💥I'm not going to lie if i was a NBA player and i wasn't getting a legitimate shot i would rather play overseas then the NBA.
Never hesrd of him.
At Lamar he averaged 2 assists and 2.2 turnovers, that’s not a point guard lmfaooo. That’s a scrub who can’t run an offense or defend. Like let’s be real
Jonathan Bender-Darius Miles-Stromile Swift-Trajen Langdon-William Avery....starting 5 of stories...
hard disagree here. Everyone who can play in the NBA is playing in the NBA. You either are not good enough when you got the opportunity or you dont have the mentality for making and staying in the league.
had me in the work outs getting abused lol i had to tell folks aint to many ppl in the world he cant do that to lol
Crazy hes euro mvp
Ngl killan haynes might be the first stunted growth while being a starter in the nba 😂
When I seen him on the Nets he was nice lol I don’t know why they didn’t keep him
Need to do one on Chris Clemons
He is Lebrons cousin for anyone who was wondering. (I dug deep and did research). White dad and mixed mom
KD his best friend too so he was definitely generous to join the nets that year when he ain’t need too
Biggest thing the nba has over Leauge is bigger arena venues and overly expensive contracts. Realistically, if you getting paid six figures for bouncing and shooting a ball and are smart with your money, you’re probably already set after a few years
He’s the man
💯
How about a dual stunted growth and spurt of Jesse Jones aka Filayyy
Mike James is the lightskin Jimmer
i disargee slightly... Xram and Mike might be more skilled than those fellas but they dont have the same team chemistry or fit into systems the way some of those other guys do ... and if you notice, the league dont focus on guards like them anymore... they want bigs that do the work and i get it from a game standpoint... never the less... Mikes route was similar to mine and play style.. i was just as athletic ....he certainly has been further than me but i know his struggle and absolutely feel him about not caring about the NBA..once you have competed at that level and know that you can, you really just want to hoop if you are a real competitor ...it dont really matter where the heck you are at that point as long as you can take care of yourself, handle business, and play organized hoops ya dig ... for someone who loves basketball, just being in the game just feels good ... there are so many more things that matter in life that and its such a short period of time... good for him and anyone else who has had the chance to live the hoop dream and still have their sanity at the end or when they have certainly obtained their scrapes and bruises
Mike James’ game is what Jay Williams would’ve looked like had the motorcycle wreck not happened.
Hov said it best.. “Politics as usual”
@4:54 Mike James is right about Steph Curry. It took a very special amount of circumstances for him to be successful.
He waited til 2022 to say it - after the success. If anything it comes off as salty. Why didn't he say it in 2015 when he WAS the primary ball hanlder and Draymond was averaging 3 assists while Steph was top 5 in that category? Every star needs special circumstances - but to pick them out, especially this late, is very telling. "As a point guard" lol.
@@theinktician Well said. Real talk. 👍🏽
Lakers could use him rn
he's an undersized 2 guard who plays hero ball. thats why hes not in the league, not cause of politics. but u kno wat, he can say watever he wants cause hes making tons of money doing wat he loves.
Hes like Fred Van Fleet with hops
can u make one for james blackmon jr
He’s. It that good
I swear I rather take Mike James over Collin Sexton any day of the week. This guy game is beautiful. Unfortunately he wasn’t given good circumstances in his journey to the nba.
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YO MISS THE EURO ITS HIGHER THAN DOLLARS YEHHHAHA I LOVE JANES AS WELL
Finally
No tax in Monaco either
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CraigPorterJr is a mini-Mike James....its too bad JBBickerstaff is afraid to play him and EmoniBates
Don't think his growth was stunted. Was he expected to make it to the league? Shiiid he made it.
Get to live overseas and get paid to play basketball? Sounds pretty sweet to me!
I hear u but we really gotta come to the reality of bball having major politics in it. it's a business and these players are investments, part of the reason load management is pushed so heavy. They pay out so heavily now they have to protect their investment. There's so many past and current players giving interviews now sharing the political side such as Emmanuel Mudiay and others. Being frank about coaches saying, "you're playing phenomenal right now, but I have to play u less because we're paying this other guard 20mil" that's out of a head coaches mouth. Can't say James isnt polished but guys like Kilian Hayes are still in the league extremely unpolished.
He just didnt have an elite skill , kinda a chucker , only volume scorer. Not a great playmaker or passer , not great on defense , not a great shooter. Maybe could of made it as a solid depth guy in the 3rd point guard on a team. Maybe he wasnt even ideal for that either , because of lack of basketball IQ. Hes kinda more of a playground 1 on 1 scorer.
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