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The 20 best NBA careers defined by one iconic moment

The 20 best NBA careers defined by one iconic moment

Ideally, as an NBA player, you can retire from the league leaving behind a diverse and esteemed body of work by which to be remembered. Sometimes, though, it ends up being just one moment, good or bad, that stands out and defines your time on the court.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / May 31
Knicks Legend Latrell Sprewell Hints at Big Future Plans With Recent Post

Knicks Legend Latrell Sprewell Hints at Big Future Plans With Recent Post

The New York Knicks prepared to battle the Indiana Pacers on the hardwood Saturday night with their season on the line facing elimination down three games to two in their Eastern Conference Finals series.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 30
NBA Players Surprisingly Sided With Latrell Sprewell In Infamous Choking Incident

NBA Players Surprisingly Sided With Latrell Sprewell In Infamous Choking Incident

It remains one of the most controversial moments in NBA history. In 1997, Golden State Warriors guard Latrell Sprewell infamously choked coach P.J. Carlesimo in practice.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 5, 2024
Muggsy Bogues recalled Latrell Sprewell choking P.J. Carlesimo during practice: 'You could see Coach's face turning red'

Muggsy Bogues recalled Latrell Sprewell choking P.J. Carlesimo during practice: 'You could see Coach's face turning red'

Muggsy Bogues, standing at just 5'3", experienced many unforgettable moments during his 14-season NBA career. Hailing from Baltimore, he is best known as the shortest player in league history, yet he consistently ranked among the top ten in assists and steals throughout the early 1980s to mid-90s.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 17, 2024
Latrell Sprewell Choking Incident Often Gave Media Wrong Idea

Latrell Sprewell Choking Incident Often Gave Media Wrong Idea

The media got it wrong when it came to how it portrayed former NBA player Latrell Sprewell. In 1997, Sprewell infamously choked his coach P.J. Carlesimo when he was playing for the Golden State Warriors.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 7, 2024
NBA Legend Shares Eye-Opening Advice To Prevent Retired Players From Going Broke

NBA Legend Shares Eye-Opening Advice To Prevent Retired Players From Going Broke

Guys who earn their contracts in the league and get to play there often end up with more money than they can use in a lifetime. But if NBA legend Charles Barkley is to be believed, there’s a way for these players to keep their money after retirement and not splurge it all in one go.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Sporting News / April 6, 2024

Best NBA players from Alabama: Robert Horry, Latrell Sprewell headline full list of famous Crimson Tide

Who are the best players from Alabama? Here is a look some the most notable Crimson Tide alums to make an impact at the NBA level.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / March 1, 2024

Brian Shaw shares the real story behind Sprewell choking his coach

The true story comes out on Paul George’s podcast! As much as I’ve enjoyed talking about Draymond Green’s war of words (and fists) against rival teams, sometimes his own teammates, and even local reporters, let’s not forget about who started this gangsta stuff in Dub Nation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17, 2023
How Ja Morant's punishment compares to other player suspensions

How Ja Morant's punishment compares to other player suspensions

There have only been seven players on record to receive suspensions greater than Morant's 25 games (five others have been suspended the same amount), and three non-players have received punishments for a longer period of time. The list doesn't include NBA figures who were banned from the game.

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