&sq=&lang=&file=File:James_Donaldson_01A.jpg) Donaldson during his 2009 race for Mayor of Seattle | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1957 Heacham, England |
| Nationality | British / American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Luther Burbank (Sacramento, California) |
| College | Washington State (1975–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 4th round, 73rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1979–1999 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 40, 35, 54 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | 3A Antonini Siena |
| 1980–1983 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1983–1985 | San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1985–1991 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1991–1992 | New York Knicks |
| 1993 | Utah Jazz |
| 1993–1994 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 1995 | Utah Jazz |
| 1996–1997 | Caja San Fernando |
| 1997 | Snai Montecatini |
| 1998 | Breogán |
| 1998–1999 | Gymnastikos S. Larissas |
| 1999 | Breogán |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,203 (8.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 7,492 (7.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,267 (1.6 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
James Lee Donaldson III (born August 16, 1957) is a British-American former professional basketball player who grew up in California and played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association and several leagues across Europe. Born in Heacham, England, Donaldson played high school basketball for Luther Burbank High School in California before enrolling at Washington State University to play for the Cougars.