Sharman, Bill (1926-...), was a leading American basketball player and coach. Sharman played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 10 seasons. During that time, the Celtics won four NBA championships. Sharman played guard and became known for his accurate shooting. He was one of the greatest free throw shooters in basketball history, leading the NBA in accuracy seven seasons. Sharman was also a successful NBA coach, especially with the Los Angeles Lakers. His Laker team won the 1971-1972 NBA championship. The team won 69 games that season, an NBA record until the Chicago Bulls won 72 games in the 1995-1996 season.