Bill Laimbeer’s net worth is approximately $13 Million

Bill Laimbeer’s Biography

William Laimbeer Jr. was born on May 19, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a retired professional basketball player, known for his tenure with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Laimbeer also serves as the current coach of the WNBA team New York Liberty. His contributions to basketball have significantly impacted his net worth.

As of early-2016, it is estimated that Bill Laimbeer’s net worth stands at $13 million, primarily stemming from his successful career in basketball. Beyond his roles as a player and coach, he has also been involved in television shows and a video game. Additionally, he briefly worked as a color commentator. These ventures have contributed to his overall wealth.

Bill Laimbeer’s Estimated Net Worth is $13 Million

Laimbeer attended Palos Verdes High School in southern California, gaining recognition for portraying the character Sleestak in the series “Land Of The Lost” due to his height. He later achieved prominence for his basketball skills at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in economics. Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979, Laimbeer initially played in Italy before joining the Cavaliers for two seasons. He was then traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he became renowned for his physical playing style and exceptional outside-shooting ability, which greatly contributed to the Pistons’ strategy. Laimbeer was selected for the all-star games four times: in 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1987. Among his greatest achievements with the Pistons was winning the championship in 1989 and 1990. He concluded his NBA career after playing 14 seasons, accruing 10,000 points and rebounds and holding the fifth longest game streak at 685 matches. In 1994, Laimbeer retired, and the Pistons retired his jersey number.

After retiring from the NBA, Laimbeer attempted to start a business with his father, establishing the Laimbeer Packaging Corp., which focused on corrugated cardboard boxes but faced profitability challenges and subsequently closed. He then ventured into a role as a color commentator and analyst for ESPN in 2003, eventually transitioning to coaching. He was later offered a coaching position for the Detroit Shock WNBA team, securing a Coach of the Year award in the following year and leading the team to their first WNBA championship. He continued to achieve success in coaching, ultimately becoming the head coach of the New York Liberty, a position he currently holds.

Regarding his personal life, Laimbeer was born into a financially affluent family and has been married to Chris since 1978. However, he largely keeps his personal life private.

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Full NameBill Laimbeer
Net Worth$13 Million
Date Of BirthMay 19, 1957
Place Of BirthBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Height6′ 11″ (2.11 m)
Weight111.13
ProfessionProfessional basketball Player, actor, Liberty head coach
EducationPalos Verdes High School in southern California, University of Notre Dame, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
SpouseChris Laimbeer
ChildrenKeriann Laimbeer, Eric Laimbeer
ParentsMary Laimbeer, William Laimbeer, Sr.
SiblingsSusan Laimbeer
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AwardsNBA champion (1989, 1990), NBA All-Star (1983–1985, 1987), NBA rebounding leader (1986), NBA Shooting Stars champion (2007, 2009), Coaching Records: WNBA Champioship (2003,2006,2008), WNBA Coach of the Year (2003, 2015)
#Trademark
1Physical play and tendency to infuriate opponents
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1He was honored with a video game named “Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball” for the Super Nintendo console.
2Head coach of WNBA’s Detroit Shock (2002-2008) and head coach/general manager of New York Liberty (2013-present). [June 2014]
3During his senior year in high school, Bill portrayed one of the “Sleestack” Monsters on the Saturday morning kids show “Land of the Lost” for one season.
4He led the NBA in Rebounds with an average of 13.1 per game in the 1985-1986 season.
5He holds the NBA Finals single-game record for the most points in an overtime period – 9 (6/7/90 vs. Portland).
6He is the Detroit Pistons’ all-time leading rebounder with 9,430 rebounds.
7Member of 2 NBA championship teams (1989 and 1990).
8He played as a Center for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1980-1982) and Detroit Pistons (1982-1993).
9He graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
10He graduated from Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. (1975).
11He played professional basketball for the Detroit Pistons.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Forget Paris1995Bill Laimbeer
Land of the Lost1974TV SeriesSleestak

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
30 for 302014TV Series documentaryHimself
Mike & Mike2014TV SeriesHimself – Former Basketall Player
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel2007TV SeriesHimself – Head Coach, Detroit Shock (segment “Shock Value”)
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith2006TV SeriesHimself
The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame…2006TV SeriesHimself
ESPN 25: Who’s #1?2004TV Series documentaryHimself
ESPN SportsCentury2001-2003TV Series documentaryHimself
Relatively Speaking: Joe Dumars2003TV Movie documentaryHimself
Hot Shots!1991Himself
The NBA on CBS1987TV SeriesHimself – Detroit Pistons Center
1987 NBA All-Star Game1987TV SpecialHimself
1985 NBA All-Star Game1985TV SpecialHimself
1984 NBA All-Star Game1984TV SpecialHimself
1983 NBA All-Star Game1983TV SpecialHimself