James Donaldson PRO

James Donaldson

Former NBA All-Star Talks on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention

Male from Seattle, United states and speaks English

Available for Collaboration, Interviews in In-Person, Remote Formats

everyone. young students, boys and men
Interests
Mental Health Awareness And Suicide PreventionMental Health EducationSuicide Risk Factors
About James Donaldson

James is a Washington State University graduate (’79).

After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the N.

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A. with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.

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Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Utah Jazz.

He also played for several in Spain, Italy and Greece of the European Leagues plus toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career.

James was an N.

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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.

He now devotes the majority of his time to various community activities, and toward the Gift of Life Foundation, speaking on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

In 2021, James published Celebrating Your Gift of Life: From the Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy. www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com

My Availablity

Everyday from 7am to 5pm America/Los_Angeles

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My Target Audience

everyone. young students, boys and men

Why Invite me?

I'm a professional speaker with lived experience who shares his journey of mental heath challenges and helpful tips that can and will help everyone.