James Lamont Scott (born June 30, 1972) in Paterson, New Jersey is an American former professional basketball player.

After graduating from EastSide High School in 1991, James attended Spartanburg Methodist, from 1991 to 1993, where he played Junior College basketball.

After not being selected in the 1995 NBA draft, Scott played overseas, with the French club BCM Gravelines, in the 1995–96 season.

[1] He also played with clubs in Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Spain, Turkey, and Russia.

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