Latrell Sprewell had already earned millions in the NBA when he faced a decision that would follow him long after his playing career ended. In 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered the veteran guard a three-year, $21 million contract extension.
In the mid-1990s, Jason Caffey was a vital cog in the greatest machine the NBA had ever seen. As a power forward for the Chicago Bulls during their historic “Repeat Three-Peat,” Caffey learned the art of professional basketball at the feet of icons like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman.
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.
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.
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.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
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.
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.
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.
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.