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William Laimbeer Jr, laimbeer. Although a solid shooter and rebounder, Laimbeer became notorious for his physical play and reputation for laimbeer hard, often flagrant fouls.

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Former Detroit Pistons center Bill Laimbeer is up for consideration as a first-time nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player, according to a list released by the Hall on Thursday. Laimbeer is nominated along with Cheryl Ford of the Detroit Shock on the women's side. Former Michigan basketball coach John Beilein is also up for consideration for the second straight year, and former Piston and current Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is on the ballot for the seventh consecutive season. MSU alumnus and Pistons TV color commentator Greg Kelser is also on the ballot for the second straight year as a pick by the veteran's committee. Detroit Pistons facing shorthanded Jazz, minus All-Star. Laimbeer spent the final 12 seasons of his career as a Piston after being traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers halfway through the season. He is best known for serving as the enforcing muscle for the "Bad Boys" Pistons teams, racking up hard fouls and technicals as the starting center and "soul" of the team, according to former Pistons coach Chuck Daly. On top of his bruising persona, Laimbeer was a four-time All-Star and backbone of the Pistons defense, which led the franchise to its two first NBA championships in and For his career, Laimbeer averaged He is the Pistons' all-time leading rebounder 9, , third in total games played , behind teammates Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars, fifth in points scored 12, and fifth in blocked shots

Former Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus is laimbeer only other woman who is a first-time nominee.

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Laimbeer

W hile Bill Laimbeer boasted an impressive streak of seven seasons averaging a double-double, his basketball legacy is often overshadowed by his reputation as the 'dirtiest player' in the game. Standing at 6'11", 'The Prince of Darkness' frequently faced off against some of the league's strongest, tallest, and most athletic players. However, lacking the same natural ability as his opponents, he resorted to any means necessary to impede them, resulting in intentional hard fouls and cheap shots. As a result, the four-time All-Star found himself involved in scuffles and fights with the opposing players. Having registered a tally of personal fouls, the 25th most in the league's history, it was evident that Laimbeer irked many players with his instigating and physically aggressive playing style. Adding to the frustration, whenever referees blew the whistle on him, he often acted offended and shifted blame despite it being clear that he was at fault. Despite Bill's belief that he only 'agitated' players and then disengaged, the league held a distinctly different opinion.

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Franchise Most recent season. MSU alumnus and Pistons TV color commentator Greg Kelser is also on the ballot for the second straight year as a pick by the veteran's committee. Regular Season. Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lost in Conference finals. Stats at NBA. Chicago Tribune. Only on regular season tables. Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter. He announced his retirement after a meeting with Thomas and head coach Don Chaney that ended with him and Thomas teary-eyed and remaining best friends. Players , Teams , Seasons , Leaders , Awards He played in Italy for Pinti Inox Brescia, where he averaged Can you complete the grids? Archived from the original on July 31,

Laimbeer, a key player for the Detroit Pistons during the s, redefined the role of a center with his unique playing style. He averaged double figures in points and rebounds for eight consecutive seasons, showcasing his consistency and durability.

Laimbeer in as Las Vegas Aces head coach. Laimbeer Jr. Retrieved March 30, YES Network. Bill Laimbeer won 2 championships. Olajuwon , W. Archived from the original on October 18, Archived from the original on March 9, Download as PDF Printable version. Stats at Basketball-Reference. When was Bill Laimbeer drafted? All-time roster Draft history Head coaches Seasons Current season.