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Mike James

PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 22: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 22, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 22: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 22, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mike James, a G-League call up and the NBA’s first 2-way player to be offered a contract for the rest of a season was fun while he lasted.

A long-time competitor in European leagues, James was finally given his shot in the NBA after a spectacular 2017 Summer League stint.

Unfortunately for him, while he got his contract, he was eventually waived due to poor production and the lack of a well-rounded offensive game. Not one to pass the ball, he was certainly more of an Eric Bledsoe iso-centric-type player. James slowly lost his minutes, and eventually his spot on the roster.

Grade: D+

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