Bernie Bickerstaff
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Bernard Tyrone "Bernie" Bickerstaff (born November 2, 1944 in Benham, Kentucky) is the current Executive Vice President of the Charlotte Bobcats. He also coached the Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets and Washington Bullets/Wizards before becoming the first head coach and general manager in Bobcats history. Bickerstaff has a career record of 414-512. His total wins rank 33rd all-time among head coaches. He has served in numerous positions in the front office on these teams, including President, General Manager, and assistant coach.
A ten-year player, assistant coach, and head coach at the University of San Diego, Bickerstaff played for the Toreros from 1964–1966 and was team captain and MVP his senior season. Bickerstaff is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc.
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| Preceded by Lenny Wilkens |
Seattle SuperSonics Head Coach 1985–1990 |
Succeeded by K. C. Jones |
| Preceded by Gene Littles |
Denver Nuggets Head Coach 1995–1996 |
Succeeded by Dick Motta |
| Preceded by Bob Staak (interim) |
Washington Bullets/Wizards Head Coach 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Jim Brovelli (interim) |
| Preceded by Initial coach |
Charlotte Bobcats Head Coach 2004–2007 |
Succeeded by Sam Vincent |
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