Brian Shaw interview speaks out about PJ Carlesimo and Latrell Sprewell altercation

 

Latrell Sprewell was suspended 68 games back in 1997-1998 NBA season for choking then head coach of the Golden State Warriors PJ Carlesimo. I didn't know that there was a gag order involving Spree's suspension. At the time there were dress code guidelines that NBA players had to abide by. Some coaches were stricter than others when it came to these dress codes. 

All NBA players were part of the union and even though they didn't condone what the players did by coming late for practice, wearing braids, or not wearing the proper attire while flying out to away games the union had the players back if whatever they did felt justifiable.

Spree was a slasher with a quick first step which meant it made Spree unguardable.  Spree's really hard work ethic on a lousy Golden State Warriors team back in 1997-1998 was the reason he gave the Warriors a chance in close games to give them a chance win at the end. Carlesimo have had head coaching experience as an Assistant coach of the Portland Trailblazers in 1992 that gave the Chicago Bulls a run for their money in the NBA Finals. Carlesimo also coached at Seton Hall in college basketball 🏀.

Carlesimo yelled at players and thought it would work when Carlesimo came back in NBA coaching. The issue with that is the team is only winning 25-30 games in a 82 game season. The only thing that you are going to do is upset the players and they will give up on you as a coach. Carlesimo continued to target Spree whatever the case, Spree was trying to tell Carlesimo to stop bugging Spree over every little thing that Carlesimo didn't like about Spree.

Regardless, if you agree with Spree or the way Carlesimo handled Spree, Spree felt he was justified for choking Carlesimo and Carlesimo felt that he was justified in going after Spree. Please readers this is a blog post where you can weigh in on your thoughts on this 26 year old incident. You can say who you felt was right and why. That is all for free speech on all topics, till next time keep an eye out for more blogs like this. God Bless You!