How Pittsburgh Could Save Barry Bondsand Vice Versa Mar 1, 2008
FORMER NBAer Latrell Sprewell is a good example for our kids. Melissa Harris-Lacewell. (Slate)
Cassell's true value? Think hardware Feb 27, 2008
Garnett's only serious playoff run came with Cassell and Latrell Sprewell. Allen's only serious playoff run came with Cassell and Glenn Robinson. (Boston Globe)
Maximum love for Celtics' Garnett in Minny Feb 8, 2008
Then, they couldn't re-sign Latrell Sprewell and eventually traded Cassell to the Clippers. The next two years resulted in 33 and 32 wins, and the eventual trade last July. (Boston Globe)
Webber ready for 2nd go with Warriors He remembers debut against Olajuwon... Feb 7, 2008
Webber ready for 2nd go with Warriors / He remembers debut against Olajuwon in '93. I'm just going to look and take this moment in. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fuzzy math for Knicks: Losses adding up, woes multiplying Feb 6, 2008
" Dunleavy phoned Thomas to apologize, saying he was referring to previous Knicks management. The NBA would love to have a winning team in the country's largest TV market. But the Knicks' long walk through the wilderness has driven one of the league's original and more important franchises off the national stage. The team-first 1970s era of Willis Reed, Walt Frazier and Bill Bradley inspired a generation of players, ESPN analyst and Hall of Famer Bill Walton says, including himself. "Everybody... (USA Today -- Sports)
Chris MannixINSIDE THE NBA Feb 6, 2008
Cassell also weighed in on former Timberwolves teammate Latrell Sprewell, who hasn't played since the end of the 2004-05 season. "He don't want to come back," Cassell said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Webber hopesfeud stays buried ashe rejoins Warriors Feb 2, 2008
He spoke warmly of the Oakland crowds that have regularly booed him ever since he helped Nelson to implode the franchise, and Webber referenced former teammates Latrell Sprewell, Mark Price - and even Chris Mullin, now the Warriors' top executive. "It's (nearly) 15 years ago, man,'' Webber said with his usual grin. "Hopefully time has gone by and people realize it was 15 years ago, but you have to earn the fans' trust. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Flashback to 1995: Nelson's fall Jan 29, 2008
Latrell Sprewell wrote the numbers of Webber and Owens on his shoes for games, a subtle yet open insurrection. Chris Gatling recently said the team played harder when Donn Nelson was in charge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Expert: Painful rebuild in Minnesota Jan 25, 2008
They had good coaching in Flip Saunders, and for one shining moment, even with over the hill veterans like Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell, they put together just a modicum of talent around Garnett to enable him to carry it to the conference finals. With what they had around him otherwise, no one could move that mess very far. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golf magazine puts credibility in noose Jan 17, 2008
Latrell Sprewell, Ron Artest, J.R. Rider, Dennis Rodman. None of them was ever voted off the island by teammates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tourneys lack glitz, but keep action Dec 27, 2007
(12-25) 21:12 PST -- No Michael Jordan or Latrell Sprewell or Stephon Marbury will be visiting the Bay Area for a holiday tournament as they have in past seasons, but the nation's leading scorer and the highest scoring duo will be on display this weekend in the three local tournaments. There was a time when headliners came this way, especially to the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara, which hosted some of the game's stars: Maryland in 1973, which finished the season ranked No. 4 behind John... (San Francisco Chronicle)
TURMOIL IN DECEMBER It has been a challenging month, but a decade ago, it... Dec 19, 2007
TURMOIL IN DECEMBER / It has been a challenging month, but a decade ago, it was tougher still (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ostler: Squabble won't stand test of time Dec 13, 2007
Latrell Sprewell vs. P.J. Carlesimo ('97). Ranks low in relevance, because the Warriors were a bad team getting worse, but it gets style points because it's the one feud (so far) that featured physical violence. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Celtics have Garnett surrounded Nov 16, 2007
The year after that, Cassell and Latrell Sprewell were gone, leaving Garnett holding the proverbial bag. He still put up big numbers, but on bad teams, and, well, it made you wonder. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Injuries plague Orlando Magic guard Redick Nov 14, 2007
Carlesimo was haunted for years by the choking incident he was involved with with former Warriors shooting guard Latrell Sprewell in 1997. Magic center Adonal Foyle was a rookie on that Golden State team, and he said that Carlesimo was unfairly blamed for the brawl with Sprewell. (Florida Today)
Cassell knows what it's like to be among stars Nov 2, 2007
Allen was part of a star trio with Sam Cassell and Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson with the Bucks, and Garnett teamed with Cassell and Latrell Sprewell with the Timberwolves. Considering Cassell's ties to Garnett and Allen, there probably isn't anyone more knowledgeable about what to expect from the Garnett-Allen-Paul Pierce combination this season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Baseball's over ... what now? Nov 1, 2007
Too bad more players don't have that attitude instead of guys like Latrell Sprewell, who was making 14 million-plus and he couldn't play for something like 8 million because "I've got my family to feed." Disgusting. NBA commissioner David Stern meaning what he said during the off-season, that the league will eliminate "palming the ball" ---- that is, players starting a dribble with their hand under the ball instead of on top of it, then taking two steps before the ball hits the floor again. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Davis hoping towin over Heat fans Nov 1, 2007
Probably the best-case scenario for Miami is if Davis produces in the manner of a former Heat rival, ex-New York Knicks swingman Latrell Sprewell. For a three-year stretch starting in 1998, Sprewell averaged 19. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nelson has eyes only for guard Ellis Oct 25, 2007
Carlesimo returns: Former Warriors coach P.J. Carlesimo is back on the sidelines, nearly 10 years after his infamous choking incident with then-Warrior Latrell Sprewell. Carlesimo spent two years as a television analyst and five as an assistant coach in San Antonio before the Sonics hired him as their head coach this summer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kevin Garnett looks to put his T'wolves past behind him as he starts anew. Oct 9, 2007
From Terry Porter, Sam Mitchell, Doug West and Stephon Marbury near the start, through Tom Gugliotta, Terrell Brandon, Malik Sealy and Wally Szczerbiak in the middle, to Sam Cassell, Latrell Sprewell, Ricky Davis and Randy Foye near the end, Garnett stayed, giving the franchise its face through three or four Wolves generations. Actually, mutations might be a better word, given the often grisly results. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SN: Isiah should be fired immediately Oct 3, 2007
Layden had established an era of futility with such deals as Allan Houston's $100 million contract, sending Latrell Sprewell away for woebegone Keith Van Horn and trading Nene and Marcus Camby for Antonio McDyess and his bum knee. When the Knicks hired Thomas, team head honcho James Dolan said, "Isiah is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of the NBA and we believe he is the right person to lead this team into the future. His set of skills and experience will reinvigorate this team... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA Expert: Garnett will make it work in Boston Sep 7, 2007
But when Garnett had two players not as good as Allen and Paul Pierce Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell the Minnesota Timberwolves were in the conference finals. And that was in the Western Conference. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Flip Side Aug 26, 2007
" New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury is defending dogfighting, calling it a sport that compares to hunting. A little bit surprising he'd intentionally anger people who carry guns, but, hey, Marbury is used to it. He played against the Pacers. Federal marshals seized a $1.5 million yacht that belonged to Latrell Sprewell after the former NBA star defaulted on the mortgage. The 70-foot Milwaukee's Best will be sold by a New York bank to cover the $1.3 outstanding debt. Apparently, Sprewell... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Phillies must make do without Hamels Aug 23, 2007
5 million dollar yacht that belonged to former NBA star Latrell Sprewell after he defaulted on the mortgage, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ukrainian 7-footer Kyrylo Fesenko signed a multiyear deal with the Utah Jazz. (Boston Globe)
P.J. Carlesimo is on the rise. Latrell Sprewell clearly isn't. Some cosmic payback? Aug 23, 2007
Then consider the way that karma has finally caught up with P.J. Carlesimo and Latrell Sprewell. If you hadn't noticed, the fates of the two men, forever linked in our memories by the choking incident in 1997, have flipped recently. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
U.S. marshal seizes Sprewell's $1.5 millionyacht Aug 23, 2007
Latrell Sprewell, 36, played 13 NBA seasons and was a four-time All-Star ... 5 million yacht that belonged to former NBA star Latrell Sprewell after he defaulted on the mortgage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The highlights Aug 23, 2007
5 million dollar yacht that belonged to former NBA star Latrell Sprewell after he defaulted on the mortgage. The marshal acted on a court order requested by a New York bank that plans to sell the boat to pay off $1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
On blue-collar sports teams Aug 10, 2007
When professional ballplayers try to raise five kids on $12 an hour (ask Latrell Sprewell how hard it is to feed a family on only $5 million); when they have to scramble to find a baby-sitter in the summer; when they have one old 1990 minivan that is used to get to work, take the kids to school, soccer practice and piano lessons, and is broken down half the time; when they have to work overtime or take a second job at a all-night gas station just to pay for their kids' braces; when they have to... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Westhead downplays reported move Aug 9, 2007
" In a Seattle Times column Sunday about the Sonics' speculated move to Oklahoma City, it was reported that Westhead and former NBA assistant Scotty Brooks were expected to join Carlesimo's staff. Westhead, a former NBA head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets, has known Carlesimo for a long time. "We've been friends for about 30 years," said Westhead, who was on the Golden State staff in 1997 when Carlesimo was choked by Latrell Sprewell during a Warriors... (AZCentral -- Sports)
MARKAZI: Josh Harnett sounds off on the Garnett trade Aug 4, 2007
" Hartnett realizes, however, that a championship is not likely in the picture anytime soon. Not just because of the young roster but the inability of Minnesota sports teams to get over the hump in recent years. "We keep falling short of the mark with our teams in Minnesota," he says. "We had such a great team with the Timberwolves a few years ago when we had Sam Cassell, Latrell Sprewell and KG. We thought we were going to make it, but didn't quite get there so it's disappointing to be a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Garnett no longer lone wolf Aug 2, 2007
But matched against the Shaq-Kobe-Gary Payton-Karl Malone Lakers, with Latrell Sprewell and Fred Hoiberg as the T-Wolves' third- and fourth-best players, he was shooting with a pellet gun. It would've been a shame if Garnett, who is an old 31 after playing 12 seasons in the league, never got this opportunity. (Albany Times Union)
Carlesimo lands Seattle job Jul 7, 2007
Carlesimo took the Trail Blazers to the playoffs three times in the 1990s, but it was at Golden State where Carlesimo garnered headlines for his infamous run-in with Latrell Sprewell. Carlesimo's intense, in-your-face approach almost immediately became an issue when tensions developed between him and Sprewell, his star player. (Boston Globe)
Be patient with Oden, Blazers Jul 7, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Ian Thomsen: Be patient with Oden, Trail Blazers - Friday July 6, 2007 2:52PM. Just a little patience. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Artest + Knicks = scary Jul 6, 2007
Its only a matter of time before Thomas calls Golden State to inquire about Stephen Jackson, asks Latrell Sprewell if he wants to start feeding his family again, or hires the Hanson Brothers as consultants. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hill shifting to Suns Jul 6, 2007
During his tenure there, he was choked by guard Latrell Sprewell in 1997. Wizards // Nick Young and Oleksiy Pecherov signed with Washington yesterday, giving the team its first-round picks from the past two drafts. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Carlesimo deserves his second chance Jul 5, 2007
His gig as a Spurs assistant might have been a comedown, but working with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker had to be one long spa day for the man who once had his windpipe palmed by Latrell Sprewell. Carlesimo got three championship rings on the placid San Antonio sideline, and that seemed like the happiest possible ending to his career. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Knicks want game, not issues Jun 30, 2007
Anthony Mason and Latrell Sprewell often had the Knicks' public-relations department cringing each time the phone rang. But Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan signed off on the trade, so he should be aware of what's coming to the Garden. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blazers, rejoice! Jun 29, 2007
But other than that, he's a sterling fellow who should fill the Knicks' niche once occupied by Latrell Sprewell. Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA Expert: Let's look beyond Oden and Durant Jun 22, 2007
And way down at No. 24 Latrell Sprewell, who had an exceptional NBA career until he had to head h 00000B42 ome and feed his family. And while we all knew about James and Anthony, we didn't have much idea of Bosh and Wade. (MSNBC -- Sports)
He wants another chance Jun 11, 2007
He hasn't been a head coach in the NBA since 2000, when the Golden State Warriors let him go after three seasons, lowlighted by the Latrell Sprewell choking incident. He also coached Portland for three seasons and led the Blazers to the playoffs in all three years. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NBA has been tough on many good college coaches, but peers say Billy Donovan can be winner in pros Jun 1, 2007
" Pitino, who first went from Providence to the New York Knicks and got them into the playoffs, left a national-championship runner-up at Kentucky later to go to Boston, where he spent 3 seasons and never won more than 36 games. He also had as his best player the inconsistent Antoine Walker, whom he had coached at Kentucky. Pitino is at Louisville now. Calipari went from Massachusetts to New Jersey and never had a great player on his roster. Floyd was hired as coach in Chicago after Michael... (Orlando Sentinel)
Richardson is being repaid for his loyalty May 6, 2007
"They have loyalty. They show up even when we're losing. They never talk bad about us. They're unbelievable.'' As the Warriors completed the biggest upset in the history of the NBA playoffs last week, Davis elevated himself into a new realm, becoming the face of not just the Warriors, but -- however briefly -- the entire league. Stephen Jackson, for better and worse, spilled emotion all over the court and made documentary filmmakers everywhere wish they'd signed up to follow him through this... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Historic victory May 4, 2007
It's not just a 13-year playoff drought that leaves the conversation now, but so many bleak recollections: Latrell Sprewell choking coach P.J. Carlisemo. The Todd Fuller era. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The greatest NBA upset -- if it happens May 1, 2007
Those teams had met the previous year, with the same result, and the Knicks were an established team with Patrick Ewing, Latrell Sprewell and Larry Johnson at the core. The 1994 Denver-Seattle series was pretty stunning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Making a relief appearance Apr 29, 2007
"Just ask those teams that angled for the worst record this season.Arrested development on the Telfair trade frontBefore Sebastian Telfair was arrested early on the morning of April 20 for felony possession of a handgun and speeding, the Celtics knew there were a handful of potential trade outlets for the third-year point guard.The scenarios were one-for-one deals, with the Celtics' 2007 second-round pick (No. 32) usually thrown into the mix. Think about teams like Atlanta, Cleveland, Denver,... (Boston Globe)
BROKEN PROMISEThe 1993-94 Warriors had it going -- briefly Apr 21, 2007
" -- The Bills had lost their fourth straight Super Bowl, to Dallas. -- The L.A. area was recovering from the Northridge quake. -- Cal's Jason Kidd and Lamond Murray had decided to go pro. -- Kurt Cobain had recently committed suicide. LATER IN THE YEAR ... -- O.J. Simpson was charged with two counts of murder. -- Baseball's players went on strike, and the World Series was canceled. -- George W. Bush was elected governor of Texas in November. -- The 49ers began their last Super Bowl-winning... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Major upsets rare in NBA Apr 21, 2007
" In the case of the Knicks of 1999, it was the strange lockout-shortened season. Patrick Ewing and Latrell Sprewell, their two leading scorers, missed a good portion of the 50-game season with injuries. But Sprewell returned, the team got together suddenly and they rode all the way to the NBA Finals after beating the Heat. The only other No. 8 over No. 1 was the Denver Nuggets stunning the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics in the Western Conference opening round of 1994. The Nuggets won the final two... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Series Preview: Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks Apr 21, 2007
Golden State, which had the longest playoff drought in the NBA, returns to the postseason for the first time since 1994, when it was led by Chris Mullin, Latrell Sprewell and Chris Webber. The Warriors were swept, 3-0, by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs. (KPIX.com, CA)
Garnett, McHale with Wolves for another year Apr 20, 2007
McHale drafted Garnett in 1995 and worked deals for Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell that landed the Wolves in the Western Conference finals in 2004, but its been all downhill from there. Minnesota hasnt made the playoffs since, and fans have grown impatient after watching McHale assemble a team filled with small guards and big contracts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Giddy players far removed from dismal history Apr 19, 2007
And it didn't matter that he was nowhere near the franchise during the rebellions of Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell, or the selection of Joe Smith, destined to be a role player, as the No. 1 draft pick. Richardson was still a Warrior, swaddled in failure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DEVILLE: Sports needs more Bob Starkeys Apr 3, 2007
By EditorPosted Apr 2, 2007 Latrell Sprewell said he didnt want to help the Minnesota Timberwolves win a world championship. And why should he. (TigerRag.com)
Cheerleaders Should Trump the NBA's Paychecks Mar 26, 2007
Or, in the extreme case of Latrell Sprewell, player chokes his coach. University of Nevada-Las Vegas coach Lon Kruger smiled the other day. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Give Isiah credit for good hes done for Knicks Mar 23, 2007
The top scorers, Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell, are retired. The only others who even are in the NBA are Othella Harrington and Michael Doleac. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tony Parker vs. Manu Ginobili Mar 14, 2007
"Dirk is a great offensive player, but he has the supporting cast around him that KG has never really had. KG consistently puts up solid numbers regardless of who's around him. The one year the Timberwolves put decent players around KG (Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell), KG finished with one of his best seasons as a pro, won the MVP and led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals. Without KG, the Timberwolves would be one of the worst teams in the NBA. With him, he gives them a chance... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
2 T's will cost Amar 1 game Mar 9, 2007
" He has been fined $20,500 for his technicals but that is a pittance for a guy making $12,455,000 this season. Stoudemire has received nine technicals since Feb. 1 and five in the past eight games. "They're taking the fun out of it because you want to express yourself," Stoudemire said of officials. He said he picked up his first technical on Wednesday by softly kicking the ball to the front row without saying anything after he missed on the first half's final play. He admitted that he deserved... (AZCentral -- Sports)
McHale's Last Gasp Jan 31, 2007
Ever since the Wolves crystallized and then disintegrated in back-to-back seasons of riding the volatile chemistry generated by now-departed veterans Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell, McHale and Taylor have overestimated the caliber of the remaining personnel on the roster, and subsequently set unrealistic benchmarks for success. After the team crashed and burned two years ago, costing coach Flip Saunders his job after more than nine seasons, the McTaylor duo left no doubt when they hired Casey... (City Pages)
Sprewell slapped with $200M palimony suit Jan 30, 2007
Latrell Sprewell has been out of the NBA since playing for the T'wolves in 2004-05. David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
McCarthy says Green Bay needs more playmakers Jan 5, 2007
Randy Moss: wrote on January 04, 2007 6:56 PM:"Compared to Terrell Owens, Randy Moss is a great guy. Due to my job I lived in the Twin Cities for 2 years, compared to Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell, Randy Moss is a Choirboy. As far as Greg Jennings goes I hope I am wrong but in my "OPINION" he has reached the top of his potential, remember he came to the Packers after spending 5 years in college, thus he is more advanced than most skill position players entering the NFL.". disgruntled. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
