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Marreese Speights steps down as Northside Christian (FL) boys basketball coach
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Marreese Speights has stepped down as the head boys basketball coach at Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the relationships built during his tenure.
Key points
- Marreese Speights stepped down as head coach at Northside Christian School
- He announced his resignation on social media
- Speights expressed gratitude for the opportunity and relationships built
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Orlando Magic forward Marreese Speights (5) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks at Amway Center. (© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)
Former NBA star Marreese Speights announced on social media that he has stepped down as the head boys basketball coach at St. Petersburg (FL) Northside Christian School.
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Thank you, Northside Christian, for this opportunity. It was truly a blessing to lead the program over the last year and build so many meaningful relationships. I especially want to thank Brandon Elam for believing in me. You taught me a lot, and I learned so much from your guidance and support.
I hope I left the program better than I found it. As I head back to college, I leave with nothing but respect and appreciation for Northside Christian.
Speights captured an NBA title in 2015 with the Golden State Warriors. He is one of only 47 players ever in history to have won both a national college championship and an NBA championship.
Over his 10-year NBA career, Speights appeared in 705 regular-season games, averaging 7.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. In the NBA playoffs, he played in 60 games and averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest. Speights played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, , , , and Golden State Warriors, respectively.
Q&A
Why did Marreese Speights resign as Northside Christian basketball coach?
Marreese Speights announced his resignation on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and the relationships he built during his time as coach.
What has Marreese Speights said about his coaching experience?
Speights described his coaching experience at Northside Christian as a blessing and thanked those who supported him, particularly Brandon Elam.
Who is the new head coach for Northside Christian boys basketball after Speights?
The article does not specify a new head coach for Northside Christian boys basketball following Marreese Speights' resignation.
