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Mark McNamara
Personal information
Born (1959-06-08) June 8, 1959 (age 65)
San Jose, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolDel Mar (San Jose, California)
College
NBA draft1982: 1st round, 22nd overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1982–1993
PositionCenter / Power forward
Number31, 35
Career history
1982–1983Philadelphia 76ers
19831984San Antonio Spurs
1984–1985Kansas City Kings
1985–1986Cortan Livorno (Italy)
19861988Philadelphia 76ers
19881990Los Angeles Lakers
1990Orlando Magic
1991Murcia (Spain)
1991Real Madrid (Spain)
1992–1993Rapid City Thrillers (CBA)
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Mark McNamara (born June 8, 1959), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

A 6'11" forward-center from the University of California, McNamara played in 8 NBA seasons from 1982–85 and from 1986-1991. 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.