Mark McNamara
Personal information | |
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Born |
San Jose, California | June 8, 1959
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Del Mar (San Jose, California) |
College |
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NBA draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
Playing career | 1982–1993 |
Position | Center / Power forward |
Number | 31, 35 |
Career history | |
1982–1983 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1983–1984 | San Antonio Spurs |
1984–1985 | Kansas City Kings |
1985–1986 | Cortan Livorno |
1986–1988 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1988–1990 | Los Angeles Lakers |
1990 | Orlando Magic |
1991 | Murcia |
1991 | Real Madrid |
1992–1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
Mark McNamara (born June 8, 1959), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1982 NBA draft.
A 6'11" power forward-center from the University of California, McNamara played in 8 NBA seasons from 1982 to 1985 and from 1986 to 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.
Film
McNamara worked as a stand-in for Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca on the set of Return of the Jedi.[1]
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