Famous People with Name Paxson

James Joseph Jim Paxson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Joseph Jim Paxson: was a guard/forward with an 11-year career from 1979-1990 in the NBA. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics of the NBA and was subsequently inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He then served as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1999 until 2005. He is the older brother of retired Chicago Bulls guard and current Bulls general manager John Paxson. On July 5, 2006, Paxson was hired as a consultant for the Chicago Bulls. He was a 2-time All-Star as member of the Portland Trailblazers.

John MacBeth Paxson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John MacBeth Paxson: is a retired American basketball player. He is currently the General Manager of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls.Paxson played collegiate basketball at the University of Notre Dame. In 1980-81, his sophomore year, Paxson led his team in assists with a career-high 138 that season. He earned his first All-America recognition as a junior in 1981-82, averaging 16.4 points and dishing out 9.9 assists. The following year, Paxson lead Notre Dame to a 19-10 record, averaging a career-high 17.7 points per game, tallying 112 assists en route to claiming his second All-America selection. He also helped guide the team to NCAA appearances in 1980 and 1981.

Adele Warden Paxson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Adele Warden Paxson: was an American socialite, philanthropist, conservationist, and a Champion breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses. Adele Paxon's husband inherited Elm Grove Farm on Old York Road in Holicong, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Near the community of Lahaska, Elm Grov