Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, greets San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, after the Mavericks won Game 5 of a first-round Western Conference NBA playoff basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Dallas won 106-93, winning the first-round series 4-1. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, greets San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, after the Mavericks won Game 5 of a first-round Western Conference NBA playoff basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Dallas won 106-93, winning the first-round series 4-1.

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  1. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells at an official during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 92-84.
  2. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on from the sideline during the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.
  2. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  3. Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, from left, Quinton Ross and Shawn Marion, right, look on in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  4. Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Shawn Marion (0) have some fun before a photo session during the Mavericks' NBA basketball media day at the team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Dallas.
  5. Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Shawn Marion (0) have some sun before a photo session during the Mavericks' NBA basketball media day at the team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Dallas.
  6. Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Shawn Marion (0) have some sun before a photo session during the Mavericks' NBA basketball media day at the team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Dallas.
  7. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells at an official during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 92-84.
  8. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, argues a call with referee Bennett Salvatore during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 118-104.
  9. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich disagrees with a call during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in San Antonio.
  10. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in San Antonio. Utah won 90-83.
  11. NBA official James Capers, left, listens as San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts to a call during a play in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas.
  12. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, gives instructions to guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in San Antonio, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.
  13. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  14. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20) of France and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of an preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  15. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  16. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.

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