Mark McNamara

Mark Robert McNamara (June 8, 1959 – April 27, 2020) was an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (22nd pick overall) of the 1982 NBA draft.

He played for the 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Kansas City Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic.

McNamara also dabbled in acting and appeared in the 1985 TV movie "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor".

McNamara's best statistical 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 and 4.5 rpg.

[2] McNamara worked as a stand-in for Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca on the set of Return of the Jedi.