Tim O'Connor James (born December 25, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player and United States Army specialist and former head coach of the Vance-Granville Community College men's basketball team.

In a three-year National Basketball Association career, he played for the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers.

An article by Dan Le Batard detailed his choices leading him to joining the military, including his decision not to tell his fellow soldiers about his NBA experience.

[1] On 19 March 2011, James was honored with a pre-game ceremony in Miami, before his former team played the Denver Nuggets.

[2] James was named head basketball coach for Vance-Granville Community College in North Carolina in 2011.