Bill Laimbeer, born in 1957, played 14 seasons in the NBA primarily as a center, known for his physical style and rebounding prowess. He retired in 1994 after careers with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.
Career Earnings Overview
Laimbeer's total NBA career earnings were $7,888,000, accumulated over 1,068 regular-season games. This figure reflects solely his playing salary and does not account for inflation or post-career income.
Seasonal Salary Breakdown
- 1993-1994 Season: $1,300,000
- 1992-1993 Season: $1,320,000
- 1991-1992 Season: $1,370,000
- 1990-1991 Season: $1,510,000
- 1987-1989 Seasons: $630,000 total for two seasons
- 1985-1986 Season: $630,000
- 1984-1985 Season: $500,000
Key Earnings Metrics
Based on career data:
- Per-game earnings: $7,385.77 on average
- Per-point earnings: $572.01 from 13,790 regular-season points
- Per-minute earnings: $232.30 based on 33,956 minutes played
Net Worth Considerations
Laimbeer's estimated net worth stems primarily from his NBA earnings, as detailed above. Factors such as endorsements, investments, and post-retirement ventures could influence overall value, but public records focus on playing salary. Inflation-adjusted, this amount would be significantly higher today.
