Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information about Latrell Sprewell:
- Full Name: Latrell Fontaine Sprewell
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born September 8, 1970
- Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
- Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 15, 8, and 4 during his NBA career
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- High School: Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- College:
- Three Rivers Community College (1988–1990)
- University of Alabama (1990–1992)
- NBA Draft: 1992 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 24 by the Golden State Warriors
- Teams Played For:
- Golden State Warriors (1992–1998)
- New York Knicks (1998–2003)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2003–2005)
- Championship Rings: None (reached the NBA Finals with the Knicks in 1999 but did not win)
- Kids: 4 children: Latrell Jr., Tiffany, Jarett, and Toriany Sprewell
- Siblings: Specific details about siblings are not widely disclosed.
Fun Facts
- Latrell Sprewell was a dynamic scorer and versatile defender known for his athleticism and tenacity.
- He was a four-time NBA All-Star (1994, 1995, 1997, 2001) and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 1994.
- Sprewell is also remembered for his controversial off-court incidents, including a highly publicized altercation with coach P.J. Carlesimo while playing for the Warriors.
- He played a key role in leading the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals in 1999, where they lost to the San Antonio Spurs.