Mike James bet on himself by accepting a two-way contract with the Suns. He could have made a lot more money playing in the European leagues where he is much more in demand but James signed the two-way deal to get a chance to prove that he belongs in the NBA and - thanks to the unexpected and rapid trade of Eric Bledsoe - he got the opportunity to make his mark very early.
Whether he has made the most of that opportunity is still up for debate but it's certain that the 45 day limit to his contract is rapidly approaching.