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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 15 - Latrell Sprewell (1992-99)
The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history. Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the 21st of 27 players who wore the No. 15 jersey for the Warriors. That player would be Golden State wing alum Latrell Sprewell. After ending his college career at Alabama, Sprewell was picked up with the 24th overall selection of the 1992 NBA draft by the Warriors. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native would play the first six seasons of his pro career with the Dubs before he was dealt to the New York Knicks in 1999. During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Sprewell wore only jersey No. 15 and put up 20.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"It looks so good they just fall for it" - Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston ripped Reggie Miller over flopping during Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series
In light of the intense Eastern Conference Finals duel between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks this season, it's worth taking a quick trip down memory lane when Knicks stars Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston voiced their frustrations over facing Pacers' marksman Reggie Miller. Back in 2000, the Knicks set their sights on returning to the NBA Finals, eager to avenge the bitter disappointment of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs the previous year. On the other hand, Miller and the Pacers were equally determined to thwart the Knicks' aspirations, believing that the time had finally come to capture their first championship, especially with the legendary Michael Jordan now retired. Advertisement As the series unfolded, the Pacers quickly established dominance by securing a commanding 2-0 lead. Indy's early lead left New York feeling frustrated and disheartened. However, what truly fueled their ire was that "Ungle Reg'" was engaging in excessive flopping throughout the games, a tactic that only intensified the rivalry between the two teams. "He keeps drawing those fouls, they give him the calls," Sprewell said of Miller's dirty tricks at the time via The New York Post. "We're always talking to the refs, 'He's flopping, he's flopping,' but I guess it looks so good they just fall for it. He's good at it, though." "You do have to be aware when you're guarding him," the All-Star forward continued. "If you get any kind of elbow on him, he's going to lock your arms into his and go into his little deal. I keep my hands up so they know if he's doing that, it's not because I pushed him." Houston refused to get even Understandably, Houston echoed the same sentiments as his teammate regarding the sharpshooter's flopping. Allan made it clear to everybody that he did not harbor any personal animosity toward the Pacers superstar for his tendency to relentlessly sell fouls to the officials. He also emphasized that he would not resort to such unsportsmanlike conduct just to get even with "Uncle Reg." Advertisement Instead of plotting revenge on Reggie, "H20" expressed a desire for the referees to apply the same level of scrutiny to Miller's actions in the upcoming games. Ultimately, Houston was just hoping for a more balanced approach to officiating. "I'm not going to do what he does, I just hope if he grabs and holds just like I grab and hold they'll call a foul on him like they call on me," the Knicks' starting shooting guard said of Miller's flopping. "I'm not going to go out of my way to those antics. I'm just going to be aggressive and hope I get the same calls." "It's not frustrating, I just hope I get the same calls that he gets," Houston pointed out. "That's all. The key for me is when I get one or two to just try and stay in the game. Then if you get a couple of offensive calls on you because he's flopping, you've just got to adjust to it." The Knicks won the next two games. However, "Uncle Reg" and the Pacers still prevailed and closed the series out in Game 6. Reggie had to do it The 2000 playoff series against the Knicks was not the first instance in which Miller infamously flopped during games. Over the years, it became increasingly evident to Reggie's fellow NBA players that he had a penchant for exaggerating body contact. Advertisement In the process, "Uncle Reg" developed a reputation as an expert in flopping. As expected, not all were pleased with Miller's trait. However, the man in question once offered a surprisingly rational explanation for his tactics. According to Miller, he already recognized early on that he was not gifted with the same athletic physique as many of his matchups. Reggie claimed that he was prompted to be strategic to level the playing field against larger and stronger opponents. Rather than risking injury by confronting his opponents fair and square, Miller opted to put his lanky frame to use and utilize flopping as a means to gain an advantage. For the Pacers legend, this approach, though not advisable, allowed him to navigate the challenges he often encountered and be highly effective as a player. Advertisement "Hey, I had to be. At my size, I had to be. I had to act like I was getting killed out there," Miller said in an interview with SLAM when asked if he was the "master of the good flop." "Most officials are gonna look if you are 180, 185 [pounds]. I mean you are going to the hole and Patrick Ewing is 260-270, you gotta act like you were just killed," the Hall of Fame shooting guard further explained. Truth be told, flopping is not tolerated in the sport, especially in the NBA. However, through this unlawful yet clever strategy, the Indiana icon showcased his brilliance as a competitor and highlighted his ability to adapt. But for his fiercest rivals, particularly the Knicks, Miller gave them all the more reason to hate him with his flopping. Related: "Lanky, light-skinned, trash-talker, clutch" - Chris Broussard anoints Tyrese Haliburton as the new Reggie Miller
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NBA Fans Roast Ex-Warriors All-Star For 'Drooling' Over Kylie Jenner: "That Emoji Is Crazy"
Kylie Jenner went viral on the internet after she attended Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Celtics series in New York's Madison Square Garden. She attended the game with her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, sister Kendall Jenner, and close friend Jordyn Woods. The Knicks took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series in that game before the Celtics brought it to 3-2 in Game 5. Latrell Sprewell, the former Warriors and Knicks player, also attended the game and had the chance to meet Jenner in the stands. Advertisement Posting a picture with the TV star, the Warriors legend wrote, 'OMG Kylie is even more beautiful in person" with a drooling emoji at the end of the statement. Credit: Latrell Sprewell/Instagram This reaction set the internet on fire as fans felt the NBA legend got too frank with the use of that emoji. In perspective, Sprewell is 54 years old while Jenner is 27, exactly half his age. Nonetheless, the former NBA star did not hesitate to post that reaction, and fans roasted him for it. "That emoji is crazy", wrote an X user, pointing at the candid nature of the emoji. "Crazy use of that emoji, respect Unc", wrote another fan online, referring to Sprewell as 'Unc' due to his age. Advertisement "Calm down Spree - sheesh", wrote a Warriors fan, claiming the NBA veteran's reaction was a bit out of hand. "Unc DROOLING on the timeline and he gonna claim he was hacked", said an NBA fan who predicted the veteran will claim his account was hacked after the backlash he will receive for his comment. "Eww why did he drool like that," wrote an X user who seemed disgusted about Sprewell's reaction to meeting Jenner. "We need to start revoking emoji privileges", wrote another X user. Kylie Jenner's Boyfriend Timothee Chalamet Attends Game 5 In Boston Seeing the reactions of the couple during the game, it became increasingly clear that it is Timothee Chalamet who is the bigger and more enthusiastic Knicks fan among the two. Therefore, while Jenner embraced her vacation mode after Game 4, Chalamet traveled to Boston to watch the Knicks lose Game 5 on the road. Advertisement Having grown up 15 minutes away from Madison Square Garden (MSG), Chalamet has been an avid fan of the Knicks since long before he got famous. This season, he has gone out of his way on multiple occasions to watch or attend Knicks games. He even missed the Met Gala just because he wanted to watch the Knicks play on his iPad. Chalamet now finds himself among the likes of Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and other celebrity Knicks fans on regular occasions. After the stinging Game 5 loss in Boston, Chalamet took to Instagram and posted "6" on his story, indicating the Knicks will win this series in Game 6 at home in MSG. Do you agree with his prediction? Or will the Celtics force a Game 7 in Boston? Let us know what you think in the comments section. Related: Cardi B, Kylie, And Kendall Jenner Headline Star-Studded Night At Knicks Game 4 Win
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA veteran Latrell Sprewell poses with Kylie Jenner for a beautiful picture, gets trolled for his wide grin
NBA veteran Latrell Sprewell poses with Kylie Jenner for a beautiful picture, gets trolled for his wide grin (Image Credit: Getty Images) Kylie Jenner attended the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden . She was spotted on the courtside with Timothée Chalamet while attending the playoff game between the Knicks and the Boston Celtics. During her outing, she met NBA veteran Latrell Sprewell , with whom she posed for a picture. Sprewell posted the picture on his Instagram account and got a lot of attention from fans, with one of them commenting on his smiling broadly. Kylie Jenner and NBA veteran Latrell Sprewell posed together for a picture It was almost like a 'Beauty and the Beast' moment when petite and pretty Kylie Jenner posed for a picture with NBA veteran Latrell Sprewell, the current ambassador and media personality for the New York Knicks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo The NBA star shared the picture on his Instagram account and wrote a captivating caption, which displayed his admiration for beautiful Kylie. He wrote: 'OMG Kylie is even more beautiful in person🤤' His picture went viral in no time and garnered a lot of attention and comments from social media users. Among various things, it was his broad smile that intrigued a fan, who commented: 'The big smile on your face says it all! 😆' Kylie Jenner had come out to enjoy a game outing and root for the home team, New York Knicks, for their playoff game against the Boston Celtics. She was spotted on the courtside with Timothée Chalamet, who was seen enjoying the game thoroughly. Kylie was also joined by her sister, Kendall Jenner. New York Knicks' playoff game at Madison Square Garden was abuzz with celebrity attendance The atmosphere was quite electric at Madison Square Garden as several celebrities came out to attend the New York Knicks game and rooted for the home team. Among the various celebrities apart from Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner was Bad Bunny, the singer. His attendance became interesting because of its coinciding with his ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner's appearance in the same game. All the celebs at MSG for the Knicks-Celtics series: Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, more Another celebrity couple that got attention was the rapper Cardi B and Stefon Diggs, who made their first public appearance together. Their cozying up in public fueled their dating rumors, with some media outlets calling it 'official confirmation' of their speculated relationship. Ben Stiller, the Knicks superfan, was in attendance, too. Other celebrities spotted were Mary J. Blige, Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan. Basketball personalities like Larry Johnson, and Walt "Clyde" Frazier were present along with Latrell Sprewell to support the New York Knicks. Also Read: Can we call this official? Cardi B and Stefon Diggs seen holding hands, and cozying up at Knicks game The Knicks performed brilliantly, motivated by such high-power support, and beat the Celtics 121-113. They are leading the series 3-2 currently. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
