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Marreese Speights Biography

Marreese Speights is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 4, 1987 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. NBA forward/center was drafted as 16th overall, by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2008. He spent four seasons with the 76ers and had brief periods playing for Cleveland Cavaliers, the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Golden State Warriors in 2013. He was instrumental in helping the Warriors take home their first NBA Championship in 2015.

The team played for his school, the University of Florida with He played at the University of Florida with Corey Brewer..

Speights began his career at the University of Florida in 2006–07, and averaged approximately four points and two rebounds in six minutes per game as a freshman for the national champion Gators. He saw few minutes behind big men Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and Chris Richard.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Speights was listed as the No. 13 power forward and the No. 51 player in the nation in 2006.

His primary caregiver was his mother, Regina Glenn-Speights.

NameMarreese Speights
First NameMarreese
Last NameSpeights
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayAugust 4
Birth Year1987
Place of BirthSt. Petersburg
Home TownFlorida
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLeo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsRegina Glenn-Speights, Wilbur Speights
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseKimberly Speights
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Speights ended the 2007–08 season averaging 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. After his sophomore season, he declared himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft. Speights confirmed with Florida coach Billy Donovan on June 12, 2008 that he would not be returning to the Gators.

Marreese Speights Net Worth

Marreese Speights is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marreese Speights's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played two years of basketball in college at Florida where he won the national championship in the back of a reserve during his first season.

He was a basketball player for one season in St. Petersburg’s Admiral Farragut Academy, a college Prep school. They also removed his jersey following the season.

Marreese Akeem Speights (born August 4, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Guangzhou Long-Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gators, where he was a freshman member of their NCAA national championship team in 2007. The Philadelphia 76ers selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.

Net Worth$12 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

The 76ers hired Doug Collins as their new head coach for the 2010-11 season. Known for his defensive-minded coaching philosophy, this shift in team focus adversely affected Speights, who was known more for his offensive capabilities. Frequent clashes with the coaching staff led to a career-low 11.5 minutes per contest. He did, however, get one start against the New Orleans Hornets on January 3, 2011 and notched 12 points and six rebounds. For the season, Speights averaged 5.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, both career lows.

On July 13, 2012, Speights re-signed with the Grizzlies to a two-year, $8 million contract.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marreese Speights height 6 ft 10 in Marreese weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 10 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Speights was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th pick of the first round in the 2008 NBA Draft. He signed with Philadelphia on July 18, 2008. In his rookie season, Speights had a field-goal percentage of .502 from the field, playing 79 games, shooting .773 from the free throw line, and notching two starts.

On January 4, 2012, Speights was acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies as a part of a three-team trade that sent Xavier Henry to the New Orleans Hornets and two future second round picks to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Who is Marreese Speights Dating?

According to our records, Marreese Speights married to Kimberly Speights. As of December 1, 2023, Marreese Speights’s is not dating anyone.

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On June 29, 2012, the Grizzlies extended a qualifying offer to Speights, making him a restricted free agent.

Facts & Trivia

Marreese Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marreese Speights celebrates birthday on August 4 of every year.

On July 12, 2013, Speights signed with the Golden State Warriors. On February 10, 2014, Speights scored a career-high 32 points in a 123–80 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Did Mo Speights retire?

Free agent
NBA draft2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2008–present
Career history

Where is Speights Academy located?

Hayden – St Pete, FL.

Where is Maurice Speight now?

Guangzhou Loong Lions

What happened to Marreese Speights?

Marreese Speights was supposed to be the answer for the Memphis Grizzlies after Zach Randolph went down with a partial MCL tear. The Grizzlies had acquired Speights from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal to fill the hole left when Randolph became injured.

How do you pronounce the name Speight?

Break ‘speight’ down into sounds: [SPAYT] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘speight’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

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