The New Orleans Hornets and Dallas Mavericks have made Donald Sloan and Mike James the 11th and 12th NBA D-League Call-up. Although it is doubtful that he will have a major impact as most D-League call-ups have yet to do so, let's still cheer Sloan on and hope that he remains in the big leagues; however, Mike James is another story . . .
In all honesty Mike James should not have been allowed to play in the D-League the start with as the D-League is supposed to be about developing and discovering new talent. Mike James, however,fits in neither category as he is too old at 37 years old and has no real upside to him whatsoever. He has already had his chance in the NBA anyways, and has made more than 40$ million during his NBA career. Calling him up not only takes away a chance from a younger and more deserving young hungry player, but showcasing him as a call-up also diminishes the quality and reputation of the D-League.
Anyways, it is doubtful that he will even last long in the Mavericks because the shelf life of a D-League call up is usually rather short. Watch all D-League games LIVE on the D-League's Youtube channel and always stay on Slap Dog Hoops to see aspiring ballers, save for the afore-mentioned Mike James, try to make their NBA hoops dreams come true.
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