Biography
William Laimbeer Jr. (born May 19, 1957) is an American former professional basketball coach and player who spent the majority of his career with the Detroit Pistons. Known for his physical style of play, he played a big part in the Pistons earning the nickname the “Bad Boys" in the mid-1980s before helping them win back-to-back NBA championships.
In his National Basketball Association (NBA) career, Laimbeer was known for his 11-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons during their "Bad Boys" era. Although a solid shooter and rebounder, Laimbeer became notorious for his physical play and reputation for delivering hard, often flagrant fouls. Laimbeer played at center with Hall of Fame backcourt guards Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars and forward Dennis Rodman, winning back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990 with the Pistons, and being named an NBA All-Star four times. Prior to the NBA, he played for the University of Notre Dame and Palos Verdes High School in Southern California.
After his playing career, Laimbeer served as the head coach and general manager of the Detroit Shock in the WNBA from 2002 to 2009, coaching the team to three league championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008. He was the head coach of the New York Liberty from 2013 to 2017 and the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces from 2018 until 2021. He has twice been named the WNBA's Coach of the Year.
Filmography
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Movies 6
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TV Shows 1
Rodman: For Better or Worse (2019)
Shut Up and Dribble (2018)
Bad Boys (2014)
NB80s (2011)
Forget Paris (1995)
Hot Shots! (1991)
Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness (1989)
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-05-19 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceBoston, United States of America
Height211-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsWNBA Coach of the Year Award
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