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Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball returns with a new episode, “Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy of All,” airing on Vice TV on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. The episode explores the career and impact of Bill Laimbeer, a tenacious and physical player who left his mark on the NBA and the WNBA […]

Uninterrupted: Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy of All...

Get ready to witness the compelling story of Bill Laimbeer in “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball” airing Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Vice. In this episode titled “Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy of All,” viewers will delve into the illustrious career of this NBA icon, known for his tenacity and physical style of play on the court. Laimbeer’s journey from a formidable player to a successful coach in the WNBA will be explored in depth.

Throughout his NBA career, Laimbeer earned a reputation as a fierce competitor and a player who wasn’t afraid to play tough. His ability to dominate in the paint and his strategic prowess made him a force to be reckoned with during his playing days. Beyond his playing career, Laimbeer’s transition into coaching, particularly in the WNBA, showcased his adaptability and leadership skills.

The episode will feature interviews with basketball experts,...

On Tuesday June 25 2024, Vice broadcasts Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball!

Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy Of All Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” viewers will delve into the life and career of Bill Laimbeer, a prominent figure in the NBA known for his tenacity and physical style of play. Titled “Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy Of All,” this episode promises to offer a comprehensive look at Laimbeer’s journey in the world of basketball.

Bill Laimbeer’s legacy extends beyond his playing days, as the episode highlights his successful transition into coaching, particularly in the WNBA. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, viewers will gain insight into how Laimbeer continued to leave a lasting impact on the sport even after hanging up his jersey.

From his fierce competitiveness on the court to his strategic prowess on the sidelines, “Bill Laimbeer:...

Tune in to Vice on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 9:00 Pm for an insightful episode of “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball.” This week’s episode, titled “Bill Laimbeer: The Baddest Boy Of All,” delves deep into the remarkable career of NBA legend Bill Laimbeer, renowned for his fierce tenacity and physical style of play on the court.

Viewers will get an intimate look at Laimbeer’s journey from his early days in the NBA, where he carved out a reputation as one of the league’s toughest and most controversial players. Known for his relentless defense and willingness to mix it up with opponents, Laimbeer became a pivotal figure in the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys” era, leading them to multiple championships in the late 1980s.

Beyond his playing career, the episode explores Laimbeer’s transition into coaching, particularly his influential role in the WNBA. As a coach, he continued to...

Vice TV has picked up a new unscripted basketball docuseries produced with Uninterrupted, the athlete storytelling brand founded by LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company, and My Entertainment.

The eight-episode series, titled “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” explores iconic moments, players and stories from inside basketball. Vice TV is set to premiere the series on June 4.

“As a lifelong student of the game and all of its iconic history and culture, I’m excited about this series that relives some of basketball’s biggest moments and the stories behind them for a whole new generation to experience,” James said in a statement.

The docuseries will highlight stories through firsthand accounts from pro basketball hall of famers, NBA champions and all-stars including Jason Kidd, Bill Laimbeer, Gary Payton, Bill Walton, Shawn Kemp, Richard Jefferson, Kenyon Martin, Detlef Schrempf and Spud Webb.

“Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” is narrated by Matt Barnes,...

The vilification of Isiah Thomas began in his prime playing years. As the star and floor leader of the Detroit Pistons, the so-called Bad Boys — Isiah named the team after a line of dialogue from Al Pacino’s Scarface — Thomas became associated with all the sins of that two-time NBA champion and its rogues gallery of stars. Rodman, Mahorn, Laimbeer — it could seem less like a pro roster than a pirate crew. Isiah’s reputation only worsened after his retirement, first with his poor performance as a head coach in Indianapolis,...

While every gamer who grew up with a Snes will waste no time telling you about those nights spent with Zelda, Mario, and all of the console’s other all-time great games, every gamer knows that the true Snes experience involved suffering through some of the absolute worst games ever made.

The Snes wasn’t the last home of truly bad games (not by a long shot), but it was the centerpiece of a particularly…special era for terrible games. Developers were not only still trying to push barely playable (if that) games on unsuspecting consumers but some were bold enough to try to make technically ambitious games that even the best studios in the world couldn’t have pulled off. The result is some of the biggest swings and misses you’ll ever see.

These aren’t the Snes games you’ll remember most fondly, but I hope that...

Bill Laimbeer wants to hand Michael Jordan one more "L" ... 'cause the NBA legend says LeBron James is the greatest of all time "every day of the week!!!" Bill knows what it's like to beat Mj -- the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls on their way to back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990 ... and he had his fair share of tense moments with Jordan. But, Laimbeer ain't saying this because he's still got a...

Here’s a video of Delonte West of the Dallas Mavericks getting a technical foul for evidently “Wet Willie”-ing The Jazz’s Gordon Hayward. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it’s the first technical given out for a playground-assault since Bill Laimbeer was ejected in 1988 for Pink Belly-ing a player then offering him a Hertz Donut. After the game, West insisted it was simply a retaliation for Hayward telling him “You know if your hand is bigger than your face it means you’re retarded” and knocking his hand into his face when he tested it: (via Sportsgrid)...

From the tears of John Boehner and the resurrection of Harry Reid; Virginia Thomas' voicemail and Eric Massa's tickling, 2010 was a long, strange trip.

The main political event of 2010 took place in November when Republicans seized Congress, grabbed gobs of statehouses, and put the kibosh on Barack Obama's designs for America. Off stage, there were tears and tickles. Awesome pranks and telephone cranks. In honor of the year's great and not-so-great moments, The Daily Beast presents the year's awards in politics.

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The Muskie Award

Given to the person whose tears flowed like melting snow.

Winner: John Boehner

The future Republican speaker was given a run for his money by fellow Gop panjandrum Mitch McConnell, Kentucky's senior senator, who got misty-eyed when saying farewell to his departing colleague, Judd Gregg. When it comes to the waterworks, Boehner is a national treasure,...

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HollywoodNews.com: Introducing her as the “Angelina Jolie of orphan vampire adoption”, Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Elizabeth Reaser last night to his show. Given her few speaking parts in the Twilight films and Stephenie Meyer’s shallow development of her character, Esme Cullen, it was refreshing to see Reaser on the circuit, actively promoting the film.

She’s looking forward to eating whatever she wants. When Kimmel asked her what she was most excited about when it came to being in-between projects, said Reaser, “Mostly, I think, just getting fat for awhile. I’ve got two weeks I think when I can just sit down and eat.” Her reply to most coveted food? A Cinnabon.

She would like to spend some time in the sun. “I’ve been wearing Spf 85 for, like, three years now,” admitted the star. “It’s sort of unspoken, but understood,” said Reaser of...

On August 29 and August 31, 2009, Ilitch Charities will hold a gala and Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit four noted nonprofit organizations in metro Detroit. Both events will give metro Detroiters the rare opportunity to meet and mingle with top sports figures and entertainment celebrities. Sports legends such as Bill Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson and Lance Parish are expected to participate, along with up-and-coming athletes such as 2008 Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. In addition, entertainment celebrities such as actors Dave Coulier and Steve Blackwood plan to join guests at the events.