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}} James Edward Paxson (December 19, 1932 – October 28, 2014) was an 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.〔(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.〔(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 Ohio University for one year.〔Bruce Newman. "(A Family Tradition )." ''Sports Illustrated''. March 21, 1983. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.〕 Paxson died on October 28, 2014. He was 81.〔(Ohio basketball legend Jim Paxson Sr. dies at 81 )〕 ==Notes== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jim Paxson, Sr.」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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