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87. Latrell Sprewell

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87. Latrell Sprewell
Probably better known for his antics off the court (choking a coach and his complete inability to manage his finances), Latrell Sprewell was a very good basketball player in his prime. A very good two way player, the Shooting Guard constantly improved during his tenure in Golden State, which was until the famed incident with P.J. Carlesimo. He did rebound in New York and made his fourth All Star game, but degenerated upon arriving to Milwaukee and returned to being a pariah to the fans. Had Latrell Sprewell ever lived up to his full potential he may have been a fringe candidate for the Hall, but the odds of them touching ‘Spree’ seems distant right now.

 

Should Latrell Sprewell be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 17.9%
No opinion. - 1.4%
No way! - 20.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2011
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Games Played: 913
  • Per Game Averages:

    38.6 MIN
    18.3 PTS
    4.1 RB
    4.0 AST
    1.4 STL
    0.4 BLK
    .425 FG%
    .337 3FG%
    .804 FT%

    62 Playoff Games
    41.1 MIN
    19.7 PTS
    4.3 RB
    3.4 AST
    1.2 STL
    0.4 BLK
    .418 FG%
    .330 3FG%
    .803 FT%

  • Advanced Stats:

    16.1 PER
    .516 TS%
    56.3 WS
    21.0 VORP

    62 Playoff Games
    16.6 PER
    .504 TS%
    4.1 WS
    3.3 VORP

  • Played For: Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks
  • College: Alabama
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 24th Overall in 1992
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (4) (1994, 1995, 1997 & 2001)
    First Team All-NBA (1) (1993-94)
    First Team NBA All-Defensive (1) (1993-94)
    Second Team NBA All-Rookie (1992-93)
    Most Minutes Played (1) (1993-94)
    Most Minutes Played per Game (1) (1993-94)
    NBA Championships (None)
    All-SEC Second Team (1992)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    8th in 1996
    Top Ten Finishes: Points (2) (1993-94 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Per Game (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (3) (1993-94, 1996-97 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (2) (1993-94 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (4) (1993-94, 1996-97, 1999-2000 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (5) (1993-94, 1994-95 1996-97, 1999-2000 & 2001-02)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 9.   Minutes per Game: 38.6
    61. Minutes Played: 35,270
    81. Steals: 1,294
    92. Field Goal Attempts: 14,294

Should Latrell Sprewell be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 17.9%
No opinion. - 1.4%
No way! - 20.7%

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