"When you're playing basketball, you just want to play. You don't want anybody to mess with you."
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About Bill Laimbeer
Bill Laimbeer is a former professional basketball player and coach best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He was born on May 19, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts. Laimbeer was a key player for the Pistons during the 'Bad Boys' era, helping the team win back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. After retiring as a player, he went on to have a successful coaching career in the WNBA, leading the Detroit Shock to multiple championships.
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