James Anderson (basketball)

James Lee Anderson (born March 25, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Super League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. In 2010, Anderson was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and a first team All-American. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.

James Anderson
Anderson with Khimki in 2018
No. 23 – Anadolu Efes
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeagueTurkish Super League
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1989-03-25) March 25, 1989
El Dorado, Arkansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolJunction City
(Junction City, Arkansas)
CollegeOklahoma State (2007–2010)
NBA draft2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2012San Antonio Spurs
2011→Austin Toros
2013Houston Rockets
2013–2014Philadelphia 76ers
2014–2015Žalgiris Kaunas
2015–2016Sacramento Kings
2016–2017Darüşşafaka
2017–2018Khimki
2018–presentAnadolu Efes
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Representing  United States
Men’s basketball
Summer Universiade
2009 BelgradeTeam competition

High school career

Anderson attended Junction City High School in Junction City, Arkansas. As a senior in 2006–07, Anderson led the Dragons to the Arkansas Class 2A state championship, scoring 43 points in the title game. Anderson was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Arkansas and named to the McDonald's and Parade All-American teams.[1]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Anderson was listed as the No. 10 small forward and the No. 32 player in the nation in 2007.[2]

College career

Anderson chose Oklahoma State University and made an immediate impact, scoring 29 points in his first collegiate game, a 104–48 win over Prairie View.[3] Anderson would continue his strong play, averaging 13.3 points per game. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Big 12 All-Rookie team.

James Anderson continued to progress as a sophomore, raising his scoring average to 18.2 points per game and surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone in just his second year. He was named Academic All-Big 12 and a second team All-Conference pick.

Following his sophomore season, Anderson was selected to represent the United States in the 2009 World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. Team USA won the Bronze medal under coach Bo Ryan.[4]

Anderson's junior year saw him become the top performer in the Big 12 Conference. Anderson paced the conference in scoring, averaging over 24 points per game in conference play. He led the Cowboys to a 9–7 league record. At the conclusion of the Big 12 regular season, James Anderson was named Big 12 Player of the Year.[5] The Sporting News also named Anderson a first team All-American.[6]

Professional career

Anderson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2010 NBA draft with the 20th overall pick.

Anderson appeared in six games early in the season, before being sidelined with a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. On January 26, 2011, he was assigned to the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League,[7] in order to get back into playing form.[8] Anderson played two games for the Toros, before being recalled by the Spurs three days later.[9] However, on February 7, he was assigned to the Toros once again,[10] where he appeared in five more games, before being recalled by the Spurs on February 23.[11] The Spurs did not exercise his player option during the summer, and he became a free agent.

In September 2012, Anderson signed with the Atlanta Hawks.[12] He was waived by the Hawks on October 27, 2012.[13] Afterwards, Anderson was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League,[14] then traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[15]

On November 21, 2012, Anderson signed with the Spurs for a second stint, hoping to fill the void on the small forward position with both Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson out with injuries.[16] He selected the #11 jersey since Nando De Colo was wearing his previous number, #25.[17]

On December 20, 2012, Anderson was waived by the Spurs.[18] He was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on December 25, 2012.[19]

On January 2, 2013, Anderson was signed by the Houston Rockets.[20][21][22] On July 15, 2013, he was waived by the Rockets.[23]

On July 16, 2013, Anderson was claimed off of waivers by the Philadelphia 76ers.[24] On November 13, 2013, he scored a career high 36 points in a 123-117 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. He hit a clutch three pointer with 6.6 seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime. On June 30, 2014, Anderson was waived by the 76ers.[25]

On August 5, 2014, Anderson signed a one-year deal with Žalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania.[26] He helped Žalgiris win the LKL championship for the 5th consecutive year.

On July 16, 2015, Anderson signed with the Sacramento Kings.[27]

On July 21, 2016, Anderson signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Darüşşafaka.[28]

On July 16, 2017, Anderson signed a two-year deal with Russian club Khimki.[29]

On July 12, 2018, Anderson parted ways with Khimki and he joined the Turkish club Anadolu Efes, signing a two-year deal.[30] He averaged 5.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game during the 2019-20 season. Anderson re-signed with the club on July 16, 2020.[31]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 San Antonio 26211.0.383.391.778.9.7.1.23.6
2011–12 San Antonio 51211.8.379.279.7501.5.8.2.03.7
2012–13 San Antonio 1009.4.440.455.7781.4.9.3.23.4
2012–13 Houston 29210.6.406.327.8952.01.1.4.14.0
2013–14 Philadelphia 806228.9.431.328.7263.81.9.9.410.1
2015–16 Sacramento 511514.1.376.267.7591.7.8.4.33.5
Career 2478317.5.411.321.7552.31.2.5.25.8

Playoffs
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012 San Antonio 803.9.444.500.500.6.4.1.01.4
2013 Houston 209.0.200.000-2.0.0.0.01.0
Career 1004.9.357.286.500.9.3.1.01.3

EuroLeague
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2014–15 Žalgiris 242428.4.396.329.7855.12.5.9.514.513.3
2016–17 Darüşşafaka 342422.3.407.346.6733.61.3.6.49.27.9
2017–18 Khimki 312921.8.455.345.8752.81.3.6.39.28.0
2018–19 Anadolu Efes 372014.8.432.427.8282.0.7.2.14.84.7
Career 1269721.0.418.354.7813.21.3.6.38.98.0

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2010-03-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. James Anderson Recruiting Profile
  3. Oklahoma St. 104, Prairie View 48
  4. USA Men’s WUG Team Closes Out Competition Strong With 91–80 Victory Over Israel For The Bronze Medal Archived 2009-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
  5. 2010 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards Announced
  6. Sporting News' College Basketball All-America Team Archived 2010-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
  7. "Spurs assign James Anderson to Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  8. Tim Griffin (January 16, 2011). "Anderson likely headed for D-League for rehab by end of week". Spurs Nation. Hearst Communications. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  9. "Spurs recall James Anderson from Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. January 29, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  10. "Spurs assign James Anderson to Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. February 7, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  11. "James Anderson recalled from the Austin Toros". spurs.com. San Antonio Spurs. February 23, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  12. "Hawks add James Anderson, Keith Benson, Damion James, Carldell Johnson, Anthony Tolliver to training camp". Archived from the original on 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  13. "Atlanta Hawks waive James Anderson and Damion James". Archived from the original on 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  14. Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps Archived 2015-12-18 at the Wayback Machine
  15. Vipers acquire Anderson from Bakersfield
  16. Spurs sign Anderson
  17. Anderson shocked to be back in silver and black
  18. Spurs Waive James Anderson
  19. 2012-13 Transactions Archived 2011-11-01 at the Wayback Machine
  20. "Houston Rockets sign James Anderson, release Daequan Cook". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  21. "James Anderson Signs With Houston Rockets, Receives His Second Call-Up Of Season". Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  22. "Anderson Signs with Rockets". Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  23. "Houston Rockets waive James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht, and announce signings". Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  24. "Philadelphia 76ers claim James Anderson and Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers". Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  25. Sixers Waive Guard James Anderson
  26. Zalgiris adds swingman Anderson
  27. "Kings Sign James Anderson". NBA.com. July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  28. Darussafaka brings scorer Anderson back to Europe
  29. BC KHIMKI GRABS JAMES ANDERSON
  30. "Anadolu Efes Istanbul signs James Anderson to a two-year deal". Sportando.com. July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  31. "James Anderson remains with Anadolu Efes". Sportando. July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
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