Should Bill Laimbeer be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 72.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.8%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 15.1%
12. Bill Laimbeer
Bill Laimbeer is arguably the least popular player in the history of the NBA. Part of the infamous Bad Boys teams that won back to back titles for Detroit in the late 80s, Laimbeer reputation as a physical and some called dirty player have superseded his on court accomplishments. Still, Laimbeer was one of the best centers of his generation making 4 All-Star teams and becoming only the 19th player to accumulate 10,000 points and rebounds in a career. A superb long range shooter for a big man, Laimbeer was as important to the success of the Pistons as any other member. His ability to bang down low on defense and grab rebounds (he actually led the league in rebounding in 85-86), allowed the Piston machine to roll and his teammates to do the bulk of the scoring.
Laimbeer is a legendary basketball player for all the wrong reasons but he was never hesitant about doing the dirty work that needed to be done to get his team wins. Now a 3 time champion as coach in the WNBA, Laimbeer has once again shown he will do whatever it takes to succeed in basketball.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1999
- Position: Center
- Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons
- College: Notre Dame
- Drafted: 3rd Round, 65th Overall in 1979
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Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (4) (1983, 1984, 1985 & 1987)
Most Rebounds (2) (1983-84 & 1985-86)
Most Rebounds per Game (1) (1985-86)
Most Defensive Rebounds (1) (1985-86)
Highest Defensive Rebound Percentage (1) (1985-86)
NBA Championship Rings: (2) (Detroit Pistons, 1988-89 & 1989-90) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (7) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88 & 1988-89)
Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (7) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88 & 1988-89)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (5) (1980-81, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85 & 1985-86)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (9) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 & 1990-91)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (2) (1983-84 & 1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1985-86)
Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (2) (1983-84 & 1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (1983-84)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (5) (1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (1989-90)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rating (1) (1983-84)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (4) (1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percentage (6) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86 & 1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: Total Offensive Rebound Percentage (3) (1980-81, 1981-82 & 1983-84)
Top Ten Finishes: Total Defensive Rebound Percentage (9) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1989-90)) -
Notable All-time Rankings: 23. Defensive Rebounds: 7,581
35. Defensive Rebound Percentage: 24.6
41. Rebounds: 10,400
41. Offensive Rebounds: 2,819
51. Defensive Win Shares: 49.3
64. Offensive Rating: 115.3
65. Total Rebound Percentage: 16.7
72. Rebounds per Game: 9.7
80. Win Shares: 105.6
100. Minutes Played: 33,956
Should Bill Laimbeer be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 72.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.8%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 15.1%
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