It is not exactly a secret that there was no love lost between Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird and his ...

Everything Bill Laimbeer represented as a symbol of the culture of the 1980s Detroit Pistons, who were known worldwide as the "Bad Boys", he did not carry over in the same way into his coaching career ...

Bill Laimbeer was more than an enforcer, even though that was his reputation that often overshadowed his value on the court. He was a solid scorer and rebounder, too. One particular game that ...

Bill Laimbeer began his journey as a coach when he was hired as the Detroit Shock head coach in 2002. He instantly became one of the best coaches in the WNBA, and he held that job until 2021. In total ...

The conflict between Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer extended beyond mere basketball; it was a clash of philosophies. Bird, the consummate team player and fierce competitor, represented the Celtics' ...

The rugged big man known for his low-post defensive tactics was a key member of Detroit's title teams. From NBA.com Staff Bill Laimbeer was one of the NBA’s most rugged big men in the 1980s and early ...

There are certain sports franchises -- and players and coaches, for that matter -- who do weird things that at first make you say, "You're kidding. Seriously, they did that?" But then you say, "Oh, ...

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When he was hired just two years ago as the New York Liberty's coach/general manager, Bill Laimbeer said his aim was "Creating a culture that says, 'What we care about is winning championships. That's ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Tina Charles had 29 points and nine rebounds, Tanisha Wright made a late go-ahead jumper, and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 88-85 on Friday night for coach Bill ...

NBA great Bill Laimbeer was a member of the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons. One day, he met a badder boy during a preseason game against Seattle Supersonics. It was enforcer Olden Polynice, who never ...