We're happy that the San Antonio Spurs are in the NBA Finals. No, really. And it's for one reason, the press conference gift that keeps giving, Gregg Popovich. With his unique mix of desert dry humor and over-the-top seriousness, Popovich drives reporters crazy with his ridiculous responses and his first Finals press conference was no different. Here are his gems from earlier today, gathered by Pro Basketball Talk:
• On listing Tim Duncan as “DNP-OLD” last year when sitting him out a game: “He loved it. He thought it was funny as hell. There were some others who did not enjoy it, but Timmy got a kick out of it and I got a kick out of it. It was fun. And it was true. He was older than dirt. That’s the deal. He was tired that night. He’s old. So I could have lied. I could have said he has a broken ankle or something. I just said he’s old.
So, don't forget. Watch Game 1 tomorrow for the action and excitement, but stick around for the mid-game Pop interview. It will not disappoint.
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[via Pro Basketball Talk]
