Mark McNamara

Mark McNamara
No. 31, 35
Center/Forward
Personal information
Date of birth June 8, 1959 (1959-06-08) (age 52)
Place of birth San Jose, California
Nationality American
High school Del Mar
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College Santa Clara (1977–1979)
California (1980–1982)
NBA Draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career 1982–1993
Career history
1982–1983 Philadelphia 76ers
19831984 San Antonio Spurs
1984–1985 Kansas City Kings
1985–1986 Cortan Livorno (Italy)
19861988 Philadelphia 76ers
19881990 Los Angeles Lakers
1990 Orlando Magic
1991 Murcia (Spain)
1991 Real Madrid (Spain)
1992–1993 Rapid City Thrillers (CBA)
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Mark McNamara (born June 8, 1959 in San Jose, California), 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 is currently assistant coach of the boys' basketball team at Haines High School, Alaska (March 2010).

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