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Jordan backed up Bird's criticism of Laimbeer's dirty play: "The individual might be injured for the rest of their lives"

When talking about some of the toughest and "dirtiest" teams in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s/early 1990s come to mind first. Better known as the Bad Boys, this squad presented a ...
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"I always knew we could beat them" - Bill Laimbeer was crucial when the Pistons beat the Lakers for the first time in five years

Bill Laimbeer was more than an enforcer, even though that was his reputation that often overshadowed his value on the court. He was a solid scorer and rebounder, too. One particular game that ...
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"No, he's not terrifying to play against at all" - Scottie Pippen insisted Bill Laimbeer never intimidated him

Scottie Pippen had his fair share of intense and physical on-court encounters with some of the most notorious bruisers in NBA history. Among them was Detroit Pistons bruiser Bill Laimbeer. During his ...
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"Centers step out and shoot the 3-point shot a la Bill Laimbeer" - Isiah Thomas claimed the Bad Boy Pistons played modern basketball in the 1980s

The game has drastically evolved over the years. Bigs no longer bang in the post, and everybody is jacking up a bunch of 3-pointers. Interestingly, Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas said the Bad ...