Jim Paxson, Sr.

James Edward Paxson (born December 19, 1932) is a retired 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. [ [http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/paxsonsr_jim00.html Player Bio: Jim Paxson Sr] . University of Dayton. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.] 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. [ [http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/paxsoji01.html Jim Paxson statistics] . basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.] When his basketball career ended, he entered the insurance business. [Bob Ryan. "Paxson Sr like the chemistry". "Boston Globe". May 1, 1988. 79.]

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 the University of Wyoming and Ohio State University. [Bruce Newman. " [http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1120626/1/index.htm A Family Tradition] ." "Sports Illustrated". March 21, 1983. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.]

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