How Latrell Sprewell built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Latrell Sprewell is a former NBA player known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Minnesota Timberwolves. A four-time All-Star, he achieved All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive Second Team honors, contributing to the Knicks' 1999 NBA Finals appearance and the Timberwolves' 2004 Western Conference Finals run. Sprewell's career was significantly impacted by a 1997 incident where he physically assaulted Warriors coach P.J. Carlesimo, leading to a 68-game suspension.
In 1988, Latrell Sprewell began playing basketball for the Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball Team.
In 1990, Latrell Sprewell continued playing for Three Rivers and joined the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team.
In 1992, Latrell Sprewell played for the Alabama Crimson Tide with future NBA players.
In 1992, Latrell Sprewell was drafted 24th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
In February 1999, after the NBA lockout, Latrell Sprewell was traded to the New York Knicks from the Warriors for John Starks, Chris Mills, and Terry Cummings.
In 1999, Latrell Sprewell helped the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals.
In 1999, Latrell Sprewell moved into the Knicks' starting lineup and averaged 18.6 points.
In 2000, Latrell Sprewell became the Knicks' leader after Patrick Ewing was traded.
In 2000, after helping the Knicks to a strong record and averaging 19.7 ppg in the playoffs, Sprewell received a five-year $62 million contract extension.
In 2003, Latrell Sprewell became part of the league's highest-scoring trio on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On October 31, 2004, Latrell Sprewell declined a three-year, $21 million contract extension from the Minnesota Timberwolves, citing that he had "a family to feed."
In 2004, Latrell Sprewell and the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals, finishing third in team scoring.
On April 20, 2005, Latrell Sprewell played his final NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs.
In March 2006, Latrell Sprewell was offered contracts by the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, but he failed to respond and remained a free agent.
As of 2022, Latrell Sprewell was working in community relations with the Knicks and as a media personality for Madison Square Garden.
In 2004, Latrell Sprewell and the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals, which was their only appearance in the conference finals until 2024.
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