Jim Lynam

Jim Lynam is an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent ten seasons as an NBA head coach. Lynam also coached basketball for ten years at the collegiate level with three different teams.NBA.com: Jim Lynam

Jim Lynam started his collegiate coaching career in 1968 with Fairfield University. During his two seasons as head coach, Lynam compiled a record of 23 wins and 29 losses. He took over a head coach of the American University Eagles in 1973. Lynam won 70 games and lost 61 at American University. Jim Lynam returned to his alma mater in 1978 to coach the Saint Joseph's Hawks. His winning percentage for the Hawks was .699, winning 65 games and losing 28.Statsheet.com: St. Joseph's Coach Jim Lynam Coaching Record Prior to his coaching career, Lynam played for the Saint Joseph's University Hawks, scoring 1,012 career points and helping them to the 1961 NCAA men's basketball TournamentOfficial Site of the Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers Add Jim Lynam As... (September 28, 2006)

Jim Lynam started his NBA coaching career in 1983 with the San Diego Clippers. In 1985, Lynam became an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. Halfway through the 1987 season, he took over as head coach of the 76ers. His best finish as head coach was the 1989-90 season, winning 53 games and finishing second in the NBA Coach of The Year voting. From 1992 through 1994, Lynam was General Manager of the 76ers. The Washington Bullets hired Jim Lynam as head coach in 1995, where he would coach for two seasons. He rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach in 2005.Official Site of the Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers Add Jim Lynam As... (September 28, 2006)