James Hardy (basketball)

James Percivell Hardy (born December 1, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player. Hardy played the forward position in the NBA from 1978 to 1982. He played collegiately at the University of San Francisco. At 6'9" (206 cm) and 220 lb (100 kg), he played as a forward.

Hardy was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz. In four seasons with the Jazz (who relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979), he averaged 5.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.