John Paxson

John MacBeth Paxson ( born September 29, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, United States ) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. The 1.88-meter Paxson played the position of point guard and was part of those Chicago Bulls teams that won between 1991 and 1993 three NBA titles in a row ( threepeat ). He is currently General Manager of this basketball club.

Playing career

Paxson was drawn in 1983 NBA Draft at 19 out of the San Antonio Spurs, where he was transferred after two disappointing years with the Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. After another year as Benchwarmers, he established himself in the season 1986-7 as -starting point guard, who came now per game to 11 points and six originals. The large built for a point guard Paxson was known at that time for his defense work and his high hit rate, as he sank almost half of his throws and over a third of his three-point throws. After the Bulls under coach Doug Collins had failed again and again to the Detroit Pistons, 1989-90 Phil Jackson took over the helm. Together with Jackson, Jordan, Abräumer Horace Grant and Scottie Pippen Paxson rounder in 1991 finally with the Bulls at the age of 31 years champion. Paxson helped with 7 points and 3 assists per game. 1992 repeated the Bulls their masterpiece, and again Paxson was a regular player. When Hattrick Championship 1993 Paxson had his big moment when he sank a three-point throw with the score at 96-98 3.9 seconds left and thus scored the decisive basket in the decisive final game 6. In 1994 he resigned at the age of 33 years.

Management Career

Paxson was after a few years away from the NBA in 2003, general manager of his old clubs, the Chicago Bulls. He conducted several clever transfers the ailing team from the cellar of the league and back in the playoffs. Go to the draft obligations or transfers of power sources such as Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Chris Duhon and Andres Nocioni on his account.

Private life

Paxson is the son of Jim Paxson Sr. and brother of Jim Paxson Jr., who both also played in the NBA.