Mike James

Mike James

Quick Facts

Full Name Michael Perry James
Known as Mike James
Nickname The Amityville Scorer
Birth Date August 18, 1990
Birth Place Portland, Oregon
Residence Not Available
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Education Grant (Portland, Oregon), Eastern Arizona (2008–2010), and Lamar (2010–2012)
Zodiac Sign Leo
Father’s Name Not Available
Mother’s Name Lisa Behrndt
Siblings Not Available
Age 31 years old
Height 6 feet 1 inch
Weight 196 lb (89 kg)
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Body type Athletic
Profession Basketball Player
Marital Status Single
Girlfriend Not Available
Children None
Active since 2012 – present
Teams
  • Zagreb
  • Hapoel Galil Elyon
  • Omegna
  • Kolossos Rodou
  • Baskonia
  • Panathinaikos
  • Phoenix Suns
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • Olimpia Milano
  • CSKA Moscow
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • AS Monaco Basket
Endorsements  Not Available
Net Worth $2 million
NBA Draft  2012 / Undrafted
Position Point guard
League
  • LNB Pro A
  • EuroLeague
Merch Trading Card
Social Media  Instagram, Twitter
Last Update May 2022

Mike James is a former NBA basketball player who now plays in the LNB Pro A and EuroLeague with AS Monaco Basket. Mike was the first player in NBA history to go from a two-way to a regular contract without having to play in the NBA G League.

What is the Net Worth of Mike James ?

Mike James  was the 550th highest-paid player in the NBA and the Brooklyn Nets’ 21st highest-paid player. His estimated net worth is around $2 million.

His fortune is primarily derived from the earnings he generates due to his successful basketball career. He also makes money via sponsorships and commercials for numerous brands.

According to reports, the guard reportedly signed a one-year contract earning roughly €900,000.00.

He will also receive a large sum of money from CSKA Moscow due to the contract termination.

Moreover, Monaco busts the budget for James, offering him the most significant pay ever paid to a basketball star in France.

The biggest salaries in the French championship (Guerschon Yabusele, Charles Kahudi, Moustapha Fall at Asvel) signed last season for 300,000 euros per year or 25,000 euros per month net. It’s five times more for James.

He earned annual salaries of $77,250 for the New Orleans Pelicans and $87,552 for the Phoenix Suns.

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