Join James Donaldson on Standing Above the Crowd sports talk radio show
Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 10am (PST)
Special Guest this week is Former NBA Player and NBA Hall of Famer Jack Sikma
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Jack Sikma brief information
Jack Wayne Sikma (born November 14, 1955) is an American former professional basketball center. He was a seven-time NBA All-Star with the Seattle SuperSonics, who drafted him in the first round with the eighth overall pick of the 1977 NBA draft. In 1979, he won an NBA championship with Seattle. Sikma finished his playing career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.
He was known for his trademark reverse pivot and step back behind-the-head jumper, coined as the “Sikma move”,[1] along with his distinctive curly, blond hair during his playing days. During his thirteen-year career, he reached the playoffs eleven times and anomalously established himself as an accurate-shooting center. His style of play would become significantly influential for centers at both the amateur and professional levels. Sikma scored 17,287 points in his NBA career.
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 14, 1955 (age 66) Kankakee, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Anne (St. Anne, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois Wesleyan (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1977–1991 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 43 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2014 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1977–1986 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1986–1991 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2007 | Seattle SuperSonics (assistant) |
| 2007–2011 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 2011–2014 | Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| NBA champion (1979)7× NBA All-Star (1979–1985)NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982)NBA All-Rookie First Team (1978)No. 43 retired by Seattle SuperSonics2× First-team NCAA Division III All-American (1976, 1977)Third-team NCAA Division III All-American (1975)3× CCIW Player of the Year (1975–1977) | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 17,287 (15.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 10,816 (9.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,488 (3.2 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Basketball Hall of Fame as player |
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| James Donaldson has complied quite a list of accomplishments over the years. Washington State University graduate ’79, Small business owner for 28 years, 40 years involved in his community with youth programs, education, mentoring, women and minority business advocate, political candidate and a 20 year professional basketball, including 14 years in the NBA with an All Star appearance in 1988! Currently, James is an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention as he is the Executive Director of his own non profit 5013c foundation Your Gift of Life Foundation Now join James Donaldson as he hosts his own sports radio talk show with a variety of intriguing, inspiring and interesting guest each and every week. Every Saturday at 10am (PST) |
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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
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James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
