(1941-09-15) September 15, 1941 (age 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality
American
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
West Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College
Saint Joseph's (1960–1963)
NBA draft
1963: undrafted
Coaching career
1968–2010
Career history
As coach:
1968–1970
Fairfield
1973–1978
American
1978–1981
Saint Joseph's
1981–1984
Portland Trail Blazers (assistant)
1983–1985
San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers
1985–1988
Philadelphia 76ers (assistant)
1988–1992
Philadelphia 76ers
1994–1997
Washington Bullets
1998–2000
New Jersey Nets (assistant)
2001–2005
Portland Trail Blazers (assistant)
2005–2010
Philadelphia 76ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Robert V. Geasey Trophy co-winner (1963)
No. 4 retired by Saint Joseph's Hawks
As coach:
2× ECC regular season champion (1975, 1980)
ECC tournament (1981)
Career coaching record
NBA
328–392 (.456)
NCAA
158–118 (.572)
James Francis Lynam (born September 15, 1941) is an American former college and professional basketball coach. He coached at the college level for Fairfield University from 1968 to 1970, American University from 1973 to 1978, and St. Joseph's University from 1978 to 1981. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), Lynam coached the San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers from 1983 to 1985, the Philadelphia 76ers from 1987 to 1992, and the Washington Bullets from 1995 to 1997. Lynam compiled a 158–118 record at the college level, and 328–392 in the NBA. He was also Philadelphia's general manager from 1992 to 1994.
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