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It's like a machine, it just works." Every year, it seems, everyone wants to bury the San Antonio Spurs. Too old, they say. Aging superstars running on empty. And every year, it seems, coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs prove everyone wrong. "Gregg...
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Moments after Gary Neal turned a dumbfounding turnover by Clippers All-Star Chris Paul into a game-tying 3-pointer that sent the game to an OT session he capped with the game-winning shot, the Spurs' medical staff gave coach Gregg Popovich an injury...
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with official Marat Kobut in the first half against the New Jersey Nets during an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The Spurs won 103-89. View Photo »
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He wouldn’t back away from any challenge ... Guarding guys like that, it’s kind of thrilling for him. He’s been watching them on TV for the last three, four years, and now he gets to guard them.
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ANGELES — Wry and relaxed, Gregg Popovich was paying homage Saturday morning to Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro, his friend and former player, using a favorite and trusted tool — the needle. Popovich noted that for the last 15 years, the Spurs have named...
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18, 2012, 7:41 PM ET LOS ANGELES -- The San Antonio Spurs ' overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday didn't come without cost. The Spurs lost guard Manu Ginobili and big man Tiago Splitter to injuries. Ginobili "I think we just lost...
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Ginobili was playing in his fourth game after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand. Backup forward-center Tiago Splitter left with a sprained right calf in the first quarter. “It looks like we won the battle, but it makes it tough to...
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (R) makes a remark to official Violet Palmer while playing against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 8, 2012. View Photo »
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He doesn’t even know our system yet ... We don’t want to give him jobs that are not in the mainstream of what he’s going to be doing.
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Splitter's game is similar to Duncan's with a focus on defense, post moves, and passing. Duncan will help to develop these certain skills as well as improve ones that aren't already strong. Duncan may not even be the most important mentor for Splitter...
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Danny Green and Tiago Splitter each chipped in 13 points for Southwest Division-leading San Antonio, which has won six straight games as the guest to even its road record at 8-8 on the season. "Every game is new, it presents different challenges," said...
About Gregg Popovich
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Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs. He is often referred to, by players, media, and fans, as "Coach Pop" or simply "Pop." Full Article
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walks by a hotel where NBA basketball labor talks were being held, Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-83.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and point guard Tony Parker (9) talk to official Greg Williard during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Louisiana January 23, 2012. San Antonio defeated the Hornets.
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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 17: San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on January 17, 2012 in Miami, Florida.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 120-98.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-89.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. The Spurs won 115-90.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 95-82.
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MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 29: Zach Randolph #50 of the Memphis Grizzlies talks with Greg Popovich after the Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-91 in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 29, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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FILE - This April 29, 2011, file photo shows San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, talking with guard Tony Parker, of France, during the first half of Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies , in a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, in Memphis, Tenn. Parker is backing...
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks with guard Tony Parker (9), of France, during the first half of Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies in a first-round NBA basketball series on Friday, April 29, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 27: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antionio Spurs looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2011 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 25: Greg Popovich the Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs watches play during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 25, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich directs his players during the first half of Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 25, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks with official Tom Washington during the second half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn.
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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) talks with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in San Antonio.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12: Head Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs reacts from the bench during a 102-93 Los Angeles Lakers win at Staples Center on April 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, April 9, 2011, in San Antonio.
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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, talks with coach Gregg Popovich, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in San Antonio.
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs yells to his players against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs converses with Tony Parker #9 after Parker was called for a foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts to a call as they play the Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Sunday, April 3, 2011.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stands on the sidelines during the final minutes of overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, April 1, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won in overtime 119-114.
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DENVER, CO - MARCH 23: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on as he leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on March 23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 115-112.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, center, argues a call with official Bill Kennedy, left, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 21, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 111-96. Spurs assistant coach Don Newman is at right.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walks by a hotel where NBA basketball labor talks were being held, Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York.
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