Bill Laimbeer, Liberty part ways
New York Liberty coach Bill Laimbeer reacts during the second quarter of a WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at Madison Square Garden, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. Credit: Jason DeCrow
The Liberty has split with coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer.
The WNBA team said yesterday it didn't renew his contract.
The Liberty went 26-42 in Laimbeer's two seasons and missed the playoffs both years. The former Detroit Pistons star led the Detroit Shock to three WNBA titles as the team's general manager and coach from 2002 to 2009.
Allan Houston, the Knicks' assistant general manager who also oversees Liberty basketball operations, thanked Laimbeer for his "hard work and contributions." -- AP
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