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Latrell Sprewell
Golden State Warriors
Shooting Guard
Villain Score91.0
13
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All-Star
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WHY WE HATE HIM
The man who choked his coach. Sprewell's temper and ego were legendary. Later rejected a $21M contract because it wasn't enough to feed his family.
VILLAIN RESUME
4x All-Star whose career is defined by one moment: choking coach P.J. Carlesimo (68-game suspension), then returning to punch him. Talented scorer (18.3 PPG) who threw away prime years. His entitled attitude and post-career financial collapse completed his villain arc.
GREATEST VILLAIN MOMENT
"Choking coach P.J. Carlesimo during a 1997 Warriors practice, then returning 20 minutes later to punch him. The incident became one of the most shocking player-coach conflicts in sports history."
THE DEFENSE
He was dealing with mental health issues and anger management problems. His talent was undeniable. The contract rejection was poor judgment but he believed in his worth. Made an All-NBA team.
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The man who choked his coach. Sprewell's temper and ego were legendary. Later rejected a $21M contract because it wasn't enough to feed his family.
Latrell Sprewell has a villain score of 91.0 out of 100. This score is calculated from community votes and reflects how strongly NBA fans feel about this player's villain status. The higher the score, the more universally disliked they are.
Choking coach P.J. Carlesimo during a 1997 Warriors practice, then returning 20 minutes later to punch him. The incident became one of the most shocking player-coach conflicts in sports history.
Latrell Sprewell is in the Legend tier, the highest level of villainy. This means the community considers them one of the most polarizing and hated players in NBA history.
No, Latrell Sprewell retired in 2005. However, their villain legacy lives on in NBA history.