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Undrafted to NBA: Blackwell's unlikely journey
18 Oct
Summary
- James Blackwell went undrafted despite strong senior season averages.
- He played for eight professional teams before reaching the NBA.
- Blackwell had a successful career overseas after his NBA tenure.
James Blackwell's professional basketball journey began after he was undrafted following his senior season at Dartmouth, where he averaged an impressive 19.3 points per game. His initial NBA opportunity arrived during the 1994-95 season with the Charlotte Hornets, a chance he earned after playing for eight different teams.
Blackwell appeared in only four games for the Hornets and later nine for the Boston Celtics, marking the end of his NBA career. However, his playing days continued overseas, where he established a successful career until the conclusion of the 2001-02 season. This article is part of a series documenting the Hornets' jersey number history.
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