Marreese Speights

Marreese Speights is a former American professional basketball player who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association and three seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association. He won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.

Player Profile

Marreese Akeem Speights was born on August 4, 1987, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He stands 208 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 116 kg. A right-handed shooter, he plays Center and Power Forward and is known by the nicknames "Mo" and "Mo' Buckets."

High School and College Career

Speights attended Gibbs High School and Admiral Farragut Academy, both in St. Petersburg. He later refined his skills at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.

His collegiate career took him to the University of Florida, where he played from 2006 to 2008. During his time with the Gators, he achieved one of his most notable early career accomplishments, helping the team secure an NCAA championship in 2007.

Professional Career

Speights began his NBA journey when he was selected as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His professional career would span from 2008 to 2021, during which he wore numbers 16, 5, and 15.

Speights started his NBA career with the 76ers, where he played from 2008 to 2012.

He then had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies (2012-2013) and briefly with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013. His most successful period came with the Golden State Warriors (2013-2016), where he won an NBA championship in 2015.

Following his championship run, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers for a year and the Orlando Magic for another year.

He concluded his playing career overseas with the Guangzhou Long-Lions where he played from 2018 to 2021.

After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, taking an assistant coaching position at Georgia Southern in 2023, where he continues to serve.

Career Highlights

• 2015 - NBA Champion
• 2007 - NCAA Champion