Nationality American Role Basketball Player Name Jim Sr. | Listed weight 200 lb (91 kg) Weight 91 kg Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Height 1.98 m Children James Paxson | |
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Born December 19, 1932 ( 1932-12-19 ) NBA draft 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall Died October 28, 2014, Dayton, Ohio, United States | ||
Jim Paxson Sr. Tribute
James Edward Paxson (December 19, 1932 – October 28, 2014) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'6" guard/forward, Paxson attended the University of Dayton during the mid-1950s, averaging 10.9 points per game in his collegiate career. He helped the Flyers attain two consecutive second-place finishes in the National Invitation Tournament. After graduating in 1956, he was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers with the third pick of the NBA draft, then played two seasons in the NBA with the Lakers and Cincinnati Royals. When his basketball career ended, he entered the insurance business.
Paxson's sons Jim and John both played in the NBA and have also served as NBA general managers. His son Michael played collegiately at Ohio University for one year.
Paxson died on October 28, 2014. He was 81.