Former professional basketball player John Paxson serves as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. He previously served as the team's general manager.

Paxson was replaced as the Bulls' general manager on May 20, 2009. The team's director of player personnel, Gar Forman, will take over as general manager while Paxson will stay with the team as executive vice president of basketball operations.CBSSports.com: Forman Replaces Paxson at Bulls' General Manager

Paxson began his career playing college basketball with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He averaged 12.2 points per game, earning All-American honors twice. After graduation, Paxson was selected 19th overall in the 1983 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.Official Site of the Chicago Bulls: John Paxson

Making his professional debut with the San Antonio Spurs in 1983, Paxson played two seasons with the Spurs before signing as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls in 1985. Playing alongside Michael Jordan, Paxson helped the Bulls win three NBA Championships, including sinking a three-point shot to win game six of the 1993 NBA Finals. Paxson retired as a player in 1994.Official Site of the Chicago Bulls: John Paxson

After his retirement, Paxson served as a color analyst for the Bulls, as well as an assistant coach in 1996, helping them win the NBA Championship. He joined the Bulls' front office in 2003 as the executive vice president of basketball operations.Official Site of the Chicago Bulls: John Paxson