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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.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Bill Laimbeer (#1/1 Bill Laimbeer 2014 Immaculate Premium Patches AUTO PATCH Autograph Pistons) was sold in July 2021 for $999.99 while the cheapest item (BILL LAIMBEER ULTRA AUTOGRAPH SIGNED BASKETBALL CARD) found a new owner for $0.49 in September 2008. The month with the most items sold (32) was May 2024 with an average selling price of $12.49 for an autographed item of Bill Laimbeer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2017 with $249.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.41 was April 2010. In average, an autographed item from Bill Laimbeer is worth $17.50.
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Latest News about Bill Laimbeer
Report: Spurs assistant Becky Hammon to become next Las Vegas Aces head coach (12/31/2021): Becky Hammon will replace Bill Laimbeer in Las Vegas. 
Bill Laimbeer rehired by New York Liberty as head coach (01/09/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account? WNBA's Liberty rehire Bill Laimbeer as coach (01/08/2015): WNBA's Liberty rehire Bill Laimbeer as coach Liberty rehire Bill Laimbeer as coach 3 months after dumping him (01/08/2015): Bill Laimbeer wasn't surprised when the New York Liberty offered him his old job back as coach. New York rehires Bill Laimbeer as head coach (01/08/2015): NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Laimbeer wasn't surprised when the New York Liberty offered him his old job back as coach.
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Bill Laimbeer rehired by New York Liberty as head coach (01/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account? Andre Drummond Gets Posterized; Retaliates With Bill Laimbeer-esque Foul [VIDEO] (12/2014): Things got a little chippy at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday night as the Pistons hosted the Toronto Raptors for what was more of a home game for the visiting squad. New York Liberty, coach Bill Laimbeer part ways (10/2014): NEW YORK — The New York Liberty have split with coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer. The WNBA team said Tuesday it didn’t renew his contract. The Liberty went 26-42 in Laimbeer’s two seasons and missed the playoffs both years. Detroit Pistons Bad Boy Bill Laimbeer responds to franchise coaching interest in (03/2014): DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Pistons "Bad Boy" Bill Laimbeer, a member of two championship teams, didn't take the bait Thursday night at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel. Time might finally be right for Pistons to give Bill Laimbeer a chance (02/2014): Some fans might think the Pistons pulled the trigger too soon on coach Maurice Cheeks. But the bottom line is that it was the right move. Even though the Pistons showed signs of life recently, Cheeks was not the long-term solution. Flashback 2003: Detroit Pistons star Bill Laimbeer brings message of toughness t (01/2014): Originally published in Jan. 2003BAY CITY -- Being a Bad Boy is as good as it gets for Bill Laimbeer.The Detroit Pistons of the late 80s and early 90s were driven and determined, rough and tough. And, yes, they were... Will Bill Laimbeer eventually land an NBA head coaching job? (09/2013): It sounds like his failure to land a top job in the NBA has more to do with his personality – and perhaps his past – than his coaching abilities. Kate Fagan of ESPN.com wrote a lengthy feature story about Laimbeer that offers some insights as to why NBA general managers are turning their [...] Does Bill Laimbeer hunt his own game? (06/2013): Does Bill Laimbeer hunt his own game? Does he eat giant breakfasts? Does he go out for double dates with Isiah Thomas and Mrs. Isiah? You're damn right he does. [ Grub Street ] Liberty Look to Bill Laimbeer to Help Forge New Identity (05/2013): Bill Laimbeer, the former Detroit Pistons Bad Boy who led the W.N.B.A.’s Shock to three titles, is determined to put his stamp on the Liberty. Poll: Should the Detroit Pistons consider hiring Bill Laimbeer as their next hea (04/2013): Laimbeer played 13 of his 14 NBA seasons for the Pistons, his No. 40 has been retired and hangs from The Palace rafters and he coached the Detroit Shock to three WNBA championships. Former Bad Boy Bill Laimbeer does plenty of good for WNBA (02/2013): New Liberty coach brings his big personality to stimulate interest in the league Former NBA star Bill Laimbeer, WNBA pioneer urge Jersey City kids to compete in (12/2012): Bill Laimbeer, along with former WNBA player Kym Hampton, visited School 7 this morning for a special assembly for students enrolled in the after-school program 21st Century. John Beilein compares signee Mark Donnal to Bill Laimbeer, says Michigan has ano (11/2012): Beilein discusses Zak Irvin and Mark Donnal with WTKA 1050-AM. Bill Laimbeer named coach, GM of WNBA's New York Liberty (10/2012): Bill Laimbeer returned to the WNBA on Thursday as the New York Liberty's general manager and coach.
