14 Facts About Jim Lynam

James Francis Lynam was born on September 15,1941 and is an American former college and professional basketball coach.

Jim Lynam 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.

Jim Lynam was Philadelphia's general manager from 1992 to 1994.

In 1961, Jim Lynam was a key player on a Hawks team that advanced to the 1961 Final Four.

Jim Lynam won the team MVP award after Jack Egan was expelled for his participation in the 1961 point shaving scandal.

Jim Lynam then coached the Fairfield Stags men's basketball in 1968 where he coached for two years.

Jim Lynam coached the Eagles to a finals appearance in the East Coast Conference tournament in 1975.

On May 18,1981, Jim Lynam accepted an offer to be an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Manute Bol, who Jim Lynam scouted and drafted, was later ruled ineligible for the NBA draft, essentially wasting the draft pick.

Katz agreed to step away from the operational side of the team and hand the team decision making to Jim Lynam, moving him from coach to general manager.

In July 2010, The Oregonian reported that Jim Lynam was among candidates for an assistant coaching job in Portland.

Jim Lynam retired from coaching and basketball operations in 2011 and moved to a broadcasting career.

Jim Lynam once served as a sideline reporter for 76ers telecasts.

Jim Lynam worked as a Sideline Reporter for TNT's coverage of the NBA Playoffs from 2010 to 2015.