Yardbarker: Latrell Sprewell

The Sports Hernia Show - Episode 9

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:42:38 -0500

This week's installment of The Sports Hernia Show dives ass first into the slowly developing and widely overlooked Tiger Woods story, the rapidly evaporating assets of Latrell Sprewell and Antoine Walker, the impressive sucktidude of the New Jersey Nets as...

What’s Next for Iverson?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:16:38 -0500

It seems clear Iverson won't pull a Latrell Sprewell and fade away while he still has some productive basketball left in his body. But where will he land? And should fantasy owners have any interest when he does? via The Opening Tip - What's Next for Iverson?.

Latrell Sprewell Hasn’t Had All of His Material Possessions Possessed … Yet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:45:35 -0500

You can’t tell it from this photo, but a longtime reader claims this man going to his big body Benz is former millionaire/NBA guard Latrell Sprewell. Our reader notes that Sprewell is a staple at Apartment 720 in Milwaukee on Fridays. “I was in town this past weekend, walked into 720, and the first [...]

We Reminisce: Vintage Latrell Sprewell

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:28:15 -0500

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 [...]

How To Not Lose Millions, As So Many Athletes Do

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:45:12 -0500

Have you ever wondered how so many athletes go broke after retirement so often? After all, Latrell Sprewell and Antoine Walker were both worth over $100 million, and yet within five years of retirement, each was essentially bankrupt. How, you might wonder? (Hey, finally some expert advice Lenny Dykstra would be qualified to give!) Fortunately, the BUSINESS [...]

Tip-Off Timer: 68-Game Suspension For Latrell Sprewell

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0500

by Matt SteinmetzFiled under: WarriorsTip-Off Timer counts down the days until the first game of the 2009-10 season. On Thursday, there are 68 days remaining.I remember noticing the abrasions on P.J. Carlesimo's neck as soon as I walked into the gym that day on Dec. 1, 1997. There was no way not to notice them."You cut yourself shaving?" I asked him. Carlesimo laughed uncomfortably but didn't offer a response. "Seriously," I said. "You use a dull razor? What h...

Sprewell Fed His Kids But Forgot His Mortgage

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:52 -0500

Former basketball player Latrell Sprewell had a pretty decent career during his 13 years in the NBA as he averaged 18.7 points a game, but I’ll only remember him for two things he did during it. There was the time he choked out P.J. Carlesimo in practice with the Golden State Warriors, and then there [...]

Dirk "Friend", Crystal Taylor Reveals Name and Other Fantastic Stuff

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:11:20 -0500

We started our NBA stalker coverage on Friday which was also the start of our headfirst dive into this fantastic Dirk Nowitzki/name changing stripper story. Our newest favorite stalker, Crystal Taylor, entered the courtroom for the first time today after being arrested at Nowitzki's house just a week or so ago. In her first appearance we found out all kinds of amazing things about her. The first being her real name which at this time is Crista Ann Taylor. The second h...

Barn Blurbs 3/3/09: Wisconsin Hatefest Edition

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:23:32 -0500

Not that anyone needs a reason to hate the eastern neighbors, but here are just a few:

1. The Serial Killers
There must be something in the water that causes Wisconsinites to want to drink that water after devouring human flesh, or wearing that flesh as clothing. Between the acts of Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein at least 19 people lost their lives in some of the most brutal ways imaginable.

2. The House on the Rock
For years people have been stopping by this tourist trap about halfway between Minneapolis and Chicago, and for years they have been confused, frightened, and ultimately demanding their money back. Charging $30 to see rooms full of fake antiques, instruments that don't really play themselves, and tacky knick knacks is worthy of more than a little hate.

3. The Beer
New Glarus makes some of the best beer in the country, but only sell it in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, we get inundated with Miller, Milwaukee's Best, La Crosse Lager, and the may varieties of "weiss" put out by Leinenkugels. Sorry Leine's, but it isn't beer if it is only quaffable with fruit.

4. Bud Selig
He tried to contract the Twins, tied the All Star game, and caused the pre-mature end to one of the best baseball season's ever along with Kent Hrbek's career, let steroid use run rampant. And what qualified him to do all this? Owning one of the worst teams (the Milwaukee Brewers) in baseball history.

5. Milwaukee's left exit ramps
If you have driven through Milwaukee, and didn't instantly pass out due to the horrible smell, you probably noticed that many exit and entrance ramps are on the left side of the free way. Who thought it was a good idea to put slowing, merging traffic directly in the "fast lane"? Coupled with Wisconsin's nation leading drunk driving rate, you'd be safer avoiding the state altogether. And seriously Milwaukee, you aren't a city of 18 million people. You have no excuses for this:

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6. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
The folks that brought you Michelle Bachman believe that women should hold no positions superior to men, strict creationism, and that the pope is the anti-christ. I guess I'll be seeing you in hell?

7. Latrell Sprewell
In addition to the multiple choking incidents, his notoriously bad attitude, and complete waste of legitimate talent, there is his complete wast of money. While refusing to sign a contract that wasn't up to his bloated standards, he went bankrupt, had his yacht repossessed, and was sued for $200 million. I've never been offered $7 million to play a kids game, but if I was in serious financial trouble, I think I'd take the offer.

8. Kaeto Kaelin
The famous house guest from the OJ Simpson trial may be more responsible than anyone for the phenomenon of people who are famous because they are famous. Thankfully, Kaelin didn't extend his 15 minutes of fame, having failed as a talk show host, reality TV contestant, actor, public speaker, and at life.

9. Aldrich Ames
The convicted spy single handedly set back US intelligence several years, betraying the identity of many US spies, and leading to at least 10 deaths and the compromise of more than 100 US intellgence operations. And no, he didn't show any remorse when he was convicted.

10. Joe McCarthy
The father of the "red scare," he accused his enemies of being communist, and used the national paranoia that he caused for his own political gain. He was eventually disgraced and censured. At least his reign of terror resulted in a pretty good R.E.M. song.

Still hateable but not making this list: The Bodeans, Steve Miller, the cast of "Step by Step", Sam Okey, Dick Bennet, Bo Ryan, Rashard Griffith, "On Wisconsin" and many, many more.

So why do you hate Wisconsin?

Is David Lee an All Star?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:32:44 -0500

David Lee is making a strong case to make the East All-Star team as a reserve. The game is a month away in Phoenix and the Knicks have not had an All Star since Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston?were selected?to the squad in?2001. Lee has stepped up his game this month averaging 19.3 points, 12 [...]

Today's Date in NBA History

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:10:47 -0500

(Boulder-CO) Today's date is December 4th, and on this day: '48- The Washington Capitols beat Baltimore 83-82 to raise their record to 15-0, the best start in NBA history. Their streak ended with a 94-78 loss at Indianapolis on December 7. This 15-0 streak to start the season was matched by the ...

Carlisemo is out: who's next?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:39:47 -0500

The Oklahoma City Thunder fired head coach P.J. Carlisemo after a dismal 1-12 start to the 2008-09 season. The franchise formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics have a young and inexperienced team; which is, in today's society, a coach's nightmare. Young players get coaches fired. P.J. ...

Stephon Marbury buys himself a private jet

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:33:09 -0500

With gas prices still at an outrageous level, one wonders why Stephon Marbury would go and plunk down millions for a private jet. Page Six reports: "Marbury - in the last year of his Knicks contract, which will pay him another $21 million - is said to have plunked down about $45 million for the aircraft." You have to know you aren't making a wise decision when Diddy says he is grounding his private jet due to the costs. I don't know what Starbury's finances are and...

Blog Roundup

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:41:58 -0500

Everything from Sacramento Kings dance team to Latrell Sprewell going bankrupt!