Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Latrell Sprewell:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Latrell Sprewell’s player archetype was that of a slashing two-way wing: an aggressive perimeter scorer who mixed downhill burst, shot creation, and disruptive defense with constant competitive edge. Defensively, he could pressure ball-handlers, guard across the wing, jump passing lanes, and bring real intensity at the point of attack; offensively, he worked as a primary or secondary scoring option who could create off the dribble, attack in transition, get to the rim, and carry stretches of offense without needing a rigid half-court system built around him. At 6-foot-5, Sprewell had good wing size, long strides, quick hands, and the kind of athleticism that let him play fast and physical, and his overall style was built on pace, toughness, rim pressure, streak scoring, and an emotional, high-energy brand of basketball that could swing a game when he got rolling.

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.

Sources:

NBA.com — Latrell Sprewell: Hungry To Win
Basketball-Reference — Latrell Sprewell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Bleacher Report — Legends of the NBA: 25 Best Players of the 90s
Bleacher Report — 50 Most Intense NBA Players of All Time