We Reminisce: Vintage Latrell Sprewell
With the last free agents still looking for teams, there’s one guy that always comes to mind: Latrell Sprewell. Walking away from the game at a time when he could have still held his own on any of the NBA’s 30 teams, Spree decided it was time to hang it up. I bet there are still teams that would sign the guy, even if he just turned 39.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Promoman says:
His prime years were wasted playing out of position while he was in New York. He should’ve been playing shooting guard instead of small forward. That bullshit he pulled with his “Feed my family” stance when he was about to get overpaid put the final nail in his NBA career.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Shrink This says:
The best 24th overall pick of all time.
Did take douchebaggery to a whole new level back in the day with that ‘feed my family’ line though.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
The Real Tyrone's Mom says:
my man latrell was my first favourite player..and you know what.i hav never seen him play..i had never seen any nba game before..i saw him first when i got his card(warriors 15)so he remained for me the first player whose name came comes in my mind when i recall my beginning on this ballroad..sorry i forget aboout the ‘y’all cats’ but as told my son on phone he should forget too cuz he should stop actin like a thug.
true moms never lie
The REAL Tyron’s Mom
September 24th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Repo says:
As a Knick fan, this is the one player that i have to thank for giving us something to be proud about. Besides Michael Jordan, he is my second favorite player of all time. He had everything, always gave it all, there was never a moment of inconsistency. Always came to play. He had heart, passion, and skills that are unsurpassed.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Steve A says:
@3
HAAAAAAAAAAA
September 24th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
mosduff says:
word up on # 2. Love his game, don’t like the person.
How about when his pit bull bit off his little girls face. His response? “shit happens”
fuck that dude.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Kermit The Washington says:
Spree was crazy. I thought for SURE he would’ve made some “comeback attempt” by now.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
the cynic says:
the only thing i remember about Sprewell was turning done 30 mil, and choking PJ.
Thanks for the entertainment Spree
September 24th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
sh!tfaced says:
Choked his coach, choked his bitch while he was banging her, fought his teammates, ran down 2 people, ran his yacht aground, was suspended for 68 games.
The man paved the way for players like Ron Artest and JR Smith.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
mavs all the way says:
what was the offer again that he turned down?
September 24th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
BiG ShoT BoB says:
Spree was the man on my Warriors back in the day. Who knows what would have happened if PJ would have known better.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
sh!tfaced says:
Turned down a 3 yr, 21 mil offer because he had “a family to feed”.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Coop says:
That’s a pretty good video.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Big Island says:
Spree was filthy back in the day, but he did ruin it with the feed my family thing. And that shit about his dog sucked too because I have a pit and I can’t even get homeowners insurance on his ass. God dammit.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Ashlov says:
Ah, the days when Latrell could feed his family.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
BRUCE says:
Sprewell is an instant classic — Choking his coach and one of the best quote in all of sports. You know what it is!
September 24th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Dodge Taylor says:
Spree in Golden State was just awesome … such a good player and exciting to watch.
Unfortunately he will be most remembered as one of the original trouble making head-cases.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
yourdribbleizcookiez says:
Damn Spree… dude used to get it In…
September 24th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Ian says:
i have 3 memories of spree
pj
family to feed
taking the last shot when the spurs won their first championship
September 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Captain Jean Luc-Picard says:
He will be forever renown for his boat sales.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Buffalo Brave says:
#1 got it right his prime years were wasted playing out of position in NY cause they HAD to service allan houston jock for some reason even though spreewell was better.
I just wish i could’ve seen what happened with his career if not for that whole incident with PJ punk ass. I will note that after YEARS of being froze out PJ fell flat on his face in OKC, a young team that could’ve used his championship pedigree with the spurs. Hmmmmmm….
Spree was a GREAT player though, probably truly the closest to jordan at that time period.
I also saw him give MJ the business on both ends of the court early in that video too lol!
September 24th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Derik says:
I take Sam Cassell over Spree for the best 24th pick ever, but the r both nice, Sam Cassell is always wining though.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Jah says:
Spree was real. Started off a defensive stopper, showed offensive prowess and blossomed and had probably the 2nd-best post season of any NY Knick in the history of the team…
September 24th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Heckler says:
spree was ill. hes still the first (and only?) player to make an allstar team and not even be on the damn ballot!
his years in nyc werent wasted. they made the playoffs each year. and spree played the sf slot good enough for ny. and some pg too when they went with the ‘big backcourt’.
that truly sad shit was when the pit attacked his daughter; she was only like 6yrs old.!! you know he was into dogfighting. alls he said was things like that happen. no remorse or sorry feeling.
and spree was a winner is what people forget. his teams won. dont forget in 2004 he teamed with sam cassell and kg and the wolves had the best record in the nba that year.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Aron Phillips says:
You guys even remember that he had a shoe deal with Converse? I had the poster in my room!
September 25th, 2009 at 12:25 am
bill says:
His patented dunk was awesome. Loved it.
Great in video games too. Spree for three!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing he accomplished so much with ‘unorthodox’ skills (eg. his ball handling…)
September 25th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Some Guy says:
damn, had no idea
September 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
SWAT says:
LMAO @ THE REAL TYRONE’S MOM!!
but did spree really decide to hang it up…i thought teams werent checking for dude after his dumb ass remarks.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Spencers Mom says:
Great player! Too bad his head was’nt screwed on too tight. Someone asked why he hadn’t made a comeback by now. After checking the video I just visualized Spree running down the court with dozens of suit dummies chasing him waiving bills. I guess this was the only defence he could not avoid.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:35 am
karizmatic says:
I used to love Sprewell. Too bad he eneded his career prematurely by turning down that contract. A good player though. Still one of my favorites.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:35 am
hahaha says:
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/299119
Big ballers???? or big show off losers???? 60 %…I can see it…
there are also several other aticles that relate to these same stats…welcome to the USA…funny how soccer players make more money….and have very few of these issues…
September 25th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
control says:
I fucking hate Spree, guy is a piece of shit on the court and off the court.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
DarthSickness says:
Damn, control. That clip has more two handed throwdowns than most dudes dunk in their careers, period!
September 25th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
That's whats up says:
let’s see….
Turn down a 3 year/27M contract and never get paid again…
Or play three years and get 9M a year.
Yeah, Option 1 was the right choice.
Spree, can I still buy some rims (at a playa discount)?
September 25th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
High Release says:
Severely right-handed, innovator of hairstyles, and keeping Milwaukee’s club scene legit. Spree, a great baller.
September 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
doc says:
Tell Kevin martin to do some of that shit!Everybody always hate on him saying he gotta feed his fam.He can say what the hell he want.And if you think that line kept him out the league you’re a dickhead yourself.He just was burnt out and didnt sign.Some people quit before others.Dude was a fucking monster when he was there.I appreciated him and his two hand bangers he use to throw down on anybody with ease.And yall better take them highlights out of him beating Mike shit up because some of these dudes will die knowing that Mike got his shit sent to the postman before.