ASSISTANT COACH

Bill Cartwright joined the Nets prior to the 2004-05 campaign after serving as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls for parts of three seasons (12/28/01 - 11/24/03). In 151 games as head coach in Chicago, Cartwright compiled a record of 51-100.

Prior to being named head coach of the Bulls, Cartwright spent six seasons as an assistant coach with Chicago following his hiring on September 3, 1996. As an assistant under Phil Jackson (1996-98), Cartwright helped the Bulls to the 1997 and 1998 NBA World Championships. As an assistant under Tim Floyd (1998-2001), Cartwright instructed the big men on the Bulls' roster, spearheading the development of the centers and power forwards. During his tenure, he helped Elton Brand achieve Rookie of the Year honors in 2000 as the young power forward averaged 20.1 ppg and 10.0 rpg.

As a 7-1, 245-pound center, Cartwright played 15 years in the NBA. During his playing career, Cartwright was tutored by some of the game's best coaches, including Red Holzman, Hubie Brown, Doug Collins, Phil Jackson and George Karl. During his tenure with the Bulls, Cartwright earned the nickname "Teach" for his ability to pass along his knowledge of the game and its players to his teammates. An NBA All-Star (1980), he finished with career averages of 13.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg and 1.4 apg, shooting .525 from the floor and .771 from the free throw line. In 124 career playoff games, Cartwright averaged 8.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 1.3 apg, shooting .482 from the floor and .725 from the free throw line.

On June 27, 1988, Chicago obtained Cartwright from the New York Knicks in exchange for Charles Oakley, a trade that propelled the Bulls to their first three NBA World Championships. Cartwright appeared in 397 games with the Bulls, averaging 9.2 ppg and 5.5 rpg, shooting .475 from the floor and .735 from the free throw line.

Drafted by the Knicks in the first round (3rd overall) of the 1979 NBA Draft, Cartwright played his first eight seasons in New York, averaging 16.8 ppg and 7.1 rpg, shooting .552 from the floor. As a rookie, Cartwright averaged careerhighs of 21.7 ppg and 8.9 rpg, shooting .554 from the floor. He earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors and was named to the 1980 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team.

In four seasons at the University of San Francisco, Cartwright graduated as the Dons all-time leading scorer, averaging 19.1 ppg and 10.2 rpg, shooting .589 from the floor. A three-time All-American and three-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year, he was recently named one of the WCC's 50 Greatest Student-Athletes of All- Time. In 1994, Cartwright earned his master's degree in organizational development and human resources from San Francisco.

Bill and his wife, Sheri, have four children, Justin, Jason, James and Kristin.