Latrell Sprewell Professions : Basketball playerBorn : September 8, 1970 Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Latrell Sprewell On October 31, 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered Sprewell a 3-year, $21 million contract extension, substantially less than what his then-current contract paid him. Claiming to feel insulted by the offer, he publicly expressed outrage, declaring, “I have a family to feed If Glen Taylor wants to see my family fed, he better cough up some money. Otherwise, you're going to see these kids in one of those Sally Struthers commercials soon. Latrell Sprewell octoberkidsyears People say I'm America's worst nightmare. I say I'm the American dream. Latrell Sprewell worst-nightmaresdreamamerica I need to put bread on the table man Latrell Sprewell tablesmenneeds I think that was one thing I definitely brought to the table, my aggressiveness and my style of play, and I think that's one of the reasons why the fans here really appreciated the way that I went out and played, just because I think they kind of liked that. Latrell Sprewell playsportsthinking I definitely think that myself and Sam will help the Timberwolves. Latrell Sprewell helpingsportsthinking They got all the size over there, and the teams are really good, so, I think night after night you're just going to have to be ready to lace them up and be ready to play. The teams out there are really good. Latrell Sprewell teamgood-nightsports I have a family to feed. Latrell Sprewell Over there, Kevin McHale, I feel like I'm talking to someone I know. It's just a total different atmosphere. Latrell Sprewell atmospheretalkingsports Well I forgot how different it was because I've been here for about four or five years. It's a big load off my shoulders now. Now that I'm there, I'm like, man, I can breathe a little bit, you know? Latrell Sprewell sportsmenyears I'm 33 years old now. I really want that ring. I got a taste of it here. Latrell Sprewell wantsportsyears I think was able to do a lot of things here. Latrell Sprewell ablesportsthinking I love New York. A part of me will always be here. What can I say. Latrell Sprewell i-love-new-yorknew-yorksports I think it was one of the better meetings that I've had with those guys, because I was honestly able to say everything I wanted to say, and I pretty much aired out the dirty laundry. So from that point on, I thought all of that was behind us. Latrell Sprewell sportsdirtythinking I just meant as far as coming to the games on time; it was just like I was under the microscope, every little thing, it was like they were looking for me to come in here with my shoes untied. Latrell Sprewell shoesgamessports It always feels good to come back here. I love New York... it's just nice to see a lot of familiar faces. Latrell Sprewell nicenew-yorksports Fortunately for me I was able to do well here, and it really did great things for my career and now hopefully I can go out there and continue to do what I did. Latrell Sprewell ablecareerssports So much tension around here in New York. They want to fine you for every little thing you do. Latrell Sprewell new-yorkwantsports When I was put in a situation where I'm going there, you have to look at the team and the possibility that hey, we can probably do some good things over there. Latrell Sprewell teamworksportslooks Why would I want to help them (the T -Wolves) win a title? They're not doing anything for me. I'm at risk. I have a lot of risk here. I got my family to feed. Latrell Sprewell riskbasketballwinning Sometimes change is good. Although I didn't want to leave. Latrell Sprewell goodchangewantsometimes Similar Authors Bill Walton basketball-player Brandon Jennings basketball-player Byron Scott basketball-player Buck Williams basketball-player Brittney Griner basketball-player Brad Daugherty basketball-playerAll Authors
