.jpg) Lynam in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1941 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 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 | |
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As coach:
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| 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.