About James Hardy
Lived 1956 – 2020 (aged 64). James Hardy was an American basketball player.
James Percivell Hardy (December 1, 1956 – December 29, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. Hardy played the forward position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1982. He played collegiately at the University of San Francisco. At and , he played as a power forward.
NBA career Hardy was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz. In four seasons with the Jazz (who relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979), he averaged 5.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
Death Hardy died of a heart attack of December 29, 2020 in Long Beach, California. Career statistics
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Hardy?
American basketball player (1956–2020)
When was James Hardy born?
James Hardy was born on 1 December 1956 in Knoxville.
When did James Hardy die?
James Hardy died on 30 December 2020 in Long Beach.
What was James Hardy's occupation?
James Hardy was a basketball player.
What nationality was James Hardy?
James Hardy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hardy (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hardy. https://biography.guide/james-hardy-basketball-player/
MLA: "James Hardy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-hardy-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "James Hardy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-hardy-basketball-player/.
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