Nationality American Role Basketball Player Height 2.11 m | Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg) Weight 107 kg Name Mark McNamara | |
 | ||
NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall Education | ||
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | ||
Mark McNamara Jan 31, 1956 - Sept 17,2014
Mark McNamara (born June 8, 1959), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft.
A 6'11" forward-center from the University of California, McNamara played in 8 NBA seasons from 1982–85 and from 1986–1991. He played for the 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Kansas City Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic.
McNamara's best year as a professional came during the 1983–84 season as a member of the Spurs, appearing in 70 games and averaging 5.5 ppg. In his NBA career, McNamara played in 278 games and scored a total of 980 points.
McNamara was assistant coach of the boys' basketball team at Haines High School, Alaska (March 2010) and now helps out at basketball camps around Alaska.