William Walton "Bill" Sharman (born May 25, 1926 in Abilene, Texas) is a former pro basketball player and coach. He is mostly known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, teaming alongside Bob Cousy in what some consider that greatest backcourt duo of all time. While Cousy was primarily the playmaker, Sharman was the shooter. He was one of the first guards to shot better than .400 from the field. Sharman ended his career after 11 seasons in 1961. In 1971/72 he guided the Los Angeles Lakers to their first championship since more than a decade and was named NBA Coach of the Year.