Last Updated on December 19, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s information about Jim Paxson:
Full Name: James Joseph Paxson
Nationality: American
Age: 66 (born July 9, 1957)
Hometown: Kettering, Ohio, USA
Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
Number: 4, 22, 34 (wore different numbers during his career)
Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
High School: Archbishop Alter High School (Kettering, Ohio)
College: University of Dayton (1975–1979)
NBA Draft: Selected 12th overall in the 1st round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers
Teams Played For:
- Portland Trail Blazers (1979–1988)
- Boston Celtics (1988–1990)
Championship Rings: None
Kids: Not much is publicly available
Siblings:
- John Paxson (younger brother, a former NBA player and executive)
Fun Facts
- He is the older brother of John Paxson, who won championships with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.