Bill Laimbeer

Who is Bill Laimbeer?

William "Bill" Laimbeer, Jr. is an American retired National Basketball Association player who spent most of his career with the Detroit Pistons. He is the current head coach and general manager of the WNBA's New York Liberty. Playing at center, the 6'11" Laimbeer was a four-time All-Star and integral part of the Pistons teams that won two championships. Initially raised in the Chicago, Illinois suburb of Clarendon Hills, Laimbeer attended Palos Verdes High School in Southern California and then the University of Notre Dame.

After his playing career, Laimbeer served as the head coach of the Detroit Shock in the WNBA from 2002 to 2009, and coached the team to three league championships. In 2012, Laimbeer became the general manager and head coach of the WNBA's New York Liberty.