North Augusta, S.C. – Being the namesake of his Hall of Fame father is one of Edgerrin James Jr.’s greatest joys. Edgerrin Sr. was one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history, racking up more than 12,000 rushing yards in 11 seasons.
“He was tough,” Edgerrin Jr. says. “No doubt.”
That said, in his quest to become one of the most dominant point guards in NBA history one day, James Jr. and his dad wanted his clout earned not inherited. To that end, James Sr. appointed his middle son his old moniker, "Jizzle," at just 3 years old.