About Tamara James
Born 1984. Tamara James is an American basketball player.
Tamara James (born June 13, 1984) is an American basketball former player, formerly of the WNBA's Washington Mystics. She is an alumna of the University of Miami, where she majored in liberal arts with a concentration in theater studies. James was selected by the Mystics in the first round, the eighth overall pick in the 2006 WNBA draft. James spent 9 years as a professional basketball player, mostly in Israel. In Israel, James won 2 Cup Championships and 1 League Championship Wite Maccabi Bnot Ashdod. She had a son in 2011. On 2014 she played for Elitzur Ramla and won Championships.
On November 8, 2016, James was elected Mayor of Dania Beach, the oldest community in Broward County, Florida.
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Who is Tamara James?
American basketball player (born 1984)
When was Tamara James born?
Tamara James was born on 13 June 1984 in Dania Beach.
What is Tamara James's occupation?
Tamara James is a basketball player.
What nationality is Tamara James?
Tamara James is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tamara James. https://biography.guide/tamara-james/
MLA: "Tamara James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tamara-james/.
Chicago: "Tamara James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tamara-james/.
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