Background
Bickerstaff, Bernie was born on November 2, 1944 in Benham, Kentucky, United States.
Bickerstaff, Bernie was born on November 2, 1944 in Benham, Kentucky, United States.
Graduate, University San Diego.
Assistant coach University San Diego Toreros, 1968—1969, head coach, 1969—1973. Assistant coach Washington Bullets, 1973—1985. Head coach Seattle SuperSonics, 1985—1990, vice president operations, 1990.
President, general manager Denver Nuggets, 1990-1997, head coach, 1994—1996, Washington Wizards, 1997-1998. Part owner, general manager, head coach St. Louis Swarm, International Basketball League, 1999. General manager Charlotte Bobcats, 2004—2007, head coach, 2004—2007, executive vice president, 2007—2008.
Assistant coach Chicago Bulls, 2008—2010, Portland Trail Blazers, since 2010.
Married Eugenia King. Children: Tim, Robin, Cydni, Bernard, John.