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Sprewell suspended one game for comments made to fan
By CHRIS SHERIDAN, AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game, the latest episode of a player clashing with spectators.
The penalty was harsher than those issued in the past by the league office for on-court outbursts. The NBA has been particularly concerned about conflicts between players and fans following a nasty brawl in Detroit 2 1/2 weeks ago that spilled into the stands.
Sprewell responded to a female heckler with a sexually vulgar term that was clearly picked up by a courtside microphone and broadcast by television stations KTLA in Los Angeles and KSTC in Minnesota.
Commissioner David Stern has said the NBA needs to re-examine what will be tolerated in terms of civil behavior between fans and spectators, and Tuesday's penalty issued by league vice president Stu Jackson made it clear that vulgar exchanges won't be.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank said league policy prohibits directing obscenities at fans.
``Our policy is that you can't do it,'' he said. ``When you do it, you're going to get suspended.''
Sprewell was to miss the Timberwolves' game Tuesday night against Dallas.
Players' union Billy Hunter did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
This is the latest in a series of problems for the 34-year-old Sprewell. He was suspended for one year -- later reduced to 68 games -- for choking Golden State Warriors coach P.J. Carlesimo at practice in 1997.
In December 2003, Sprewell was fined $25,000 by the NBA for cursing at New York Knicks chairman James Dolan and screaming at the team's bench. In 1999, Sprewell was fined $10,000 for making profane remarks to fans during game.
Last month, he received a misdemeanor citation after arguing with a police officer during a traffic stop. Sprewell, who was a passenger in the vehicle, claimed he was treated unfairly.
The former All-Star also demanded that the Timberwolves extend his contract or trade him, saying, ``I've got my family to feed.'' Sprewell, who will make $14.6 million this season in the final year of his deal, drew criticism from Stern for the remark.
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Well, I don't know about other cities, but here in Seattle players for pro teams here are getting out in public stressing that a lot of these actions recently are a reflection of those individuals, not the pro sport community in general. They realize that pro sports has a black eye right now and are trying to counter that. Just the other night Ichiro was courtside at a Sonics game, using an air powered cannon to fire rolled up t-shirts into the stands. (but he quickly dumped it and just threw them into the stands. He is an outfielder after all.)
I'm surprised Spree only got a game. Considering his track record I'd think Stern would try and do a little more than that.
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The former All-Star also demanded that the Timberwolves extend his contract or trade him, saying, ``I've got my family to feed.'' Sprewell, who will make $14.6 million this season in the final year of his deal, drew criticism from Stern for the remark.[/LIST]
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Latrell Sprewell:NBA 2004 Blockhead of the Year.
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Latrell "Cock Lovin" Spreewell said:
"I've got my family to feed." Sprewell, who will make $14.6 million this season in the final year of his deal, drew criticism from Stern for the remark.
'twas a similar quote, now some 10 years ago, that officially removed me from the NBA fandom. patrick ewing, during the last strike, passed comment on how he needed more money because, to paraphrase, "my kids need shoes."
lovely.
14.6 million a year, or 5 million a year (whatever ewing was pulling home 10 years ago), is the combined yearly take-home of every fan in ear shot of that statement. fans who, might i add, would be rotting in jail were they to attempt to murder their boss
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Latrell Sprewell:NBA 2004 Blockhead of the Year.
I think Ron Artest beat him out for that.
So what DID the Choker say to the fan?
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Rob Kamphausen said:Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game, the latest episode of a player clashing with spectators.
It look like he said, "Suck my dick!" Could be wrong though.
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Jimmy Kimmel replayed the clip on his show and it was definitely suck my dick.
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Spress is a complete fucking asshole. He thinks any fan reaction to his being an asshole is funny. Claiming he can't feed his family on his teeny-tiny $14.6 million? Pwaugh.
The Woofies can't bench him or trade him fast enough to suit me. Get the putz out of here!
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Spress is a complete fucking asshole. He thinks any fan reaction to his being an asshole is funny. Claiming he can't feed his family on his teeny-tiny $14.6 million? Pwaugh.
Was that Spree or Allan Iverson, who's also a master at sheer, unbridled stupidity. Iverson's Mom is a gem, too... 
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Definitely Spree. Definitely worn out his welcome.
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Latrell Sprewell:NBA 2004 Blockhead of the Year.
I think Ron Artest beat him out for that.
Actually,Ron will be receiving the "Psychopath of the Year" award.
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Even though Spree is a fucking asshole, all he said to the woman is "suck my dick."
Her response was not picked up by the microphone. Maybe she said yes?
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Even though Spree is a fucking asshole, all he said to the woman is "suck my dick."
NBA's on heightened alert right now...
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Her response was not picked up by the microphone. Maybe she said yes?
Ewwww. 
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