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Does Gregg Popovich ‘Give a Damn’ About the Names of His Players? No, He Does Not. (Video)
In another awesome instance of Gregg Popovich being Gregg Popovich, the Bill Belichick of the NBA told some players he was using to demonstrate an offense, “I don’t give a damn what your names are.” Awesome, Gregg. You really earned that extra “g” with that zinger. He says, within seconds of introductions, “I’ll forget your […]
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San Antonio Billboard Mocks LeBron’s Decision to Opt Out (Pics)
The news that LeBron James will opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Miami Heat does not necessarily mean he will leave South Beach. However, it does mean that, in theory, he could leave. And given (a) LeBron’s infamous history with free agency and (b) the fact that he is […]
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Popovich Being Popovich: Spurs Coach Counts His Championship Rings During Victory Parade (Video)
On Sunday night, right after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat to win their fifth championship in the last 16 years, head coach Greg Popovich sat on the bench and soaked it all in, visibly overcome by the enormity of his team’s achievement. It was a rare look behind Pop’s veil of sarcasm. […]
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San Antonio Spurs Thrash Heat Again to Win Fifth NBA Championship (Videos)
The San Antonio Spurs are your 2014 National Basketball Association champions. Tim Duncan and coach Gregg Popovich now have five rings together, while the core trio of Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker now have four. And this one was their most impressive one yet, as they gave the two-time defending champs the biggest thrashing […]
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Kawhi Leonard’s Monster Putback Dunk Pretty Much Sums Up the 2014 NBA Finals (Video)
The San Antonio Spurs are absolutely throttling the defending champion Miami Heat. Whereas the Heat look like they are completely out of gas, the Spurs are swarming their opponents on every possession and getting contributions from just about everybody in their lineup. And surprisingly enough, nobody has contributed to San Antonio’s 3-1 NBA Finals lead […]
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Here’s the Anti-Redskins Ad That Will Air During Game 3 of the NBA Finals (Video)
Tonight, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, a Native American tribe, will be behind an ad during Game 3 of the NBA Finals that lays out the group’s objection to the controversial Washington Redskins team name. There’s not much reason for me to paraphrase their ad when you can see it for yourself at the bottom of this page. […]
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LeBron James Carried Off Court After Cramping Up as Spurs Win Scorching Hot Game 1 (Video)
LeBron James may play for the Miami Heat, but on Thursday night during Game One of the 2014 NBA Finals, the heat was certainly not on his side. With no air conditioning in the AT&T Center as a result of a power failure to the arena’s electrical system, the game was played in temperatures that reached as high as 90 […]
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12 Greatest NBA Finals Rematches
For the second consecutive year, the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat are going to do battle in the NBA Finals. Some people probably would have preferred to see some fresh faces in the in the Finals. Some would like to have seen Kevin Durant, the league MVP, play on the game’s biggest stage. Some […]
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15 Greatest Gregg Popovich Moments
The San Antonio Spurs are currently one of the great dynasties in pro sports. The team has appeared in the Western Conference Finals in each of the last three seasons, and nine of the last 16 dating back to 1999. In that span, they’ve made the NBA Finals five times, winning four Championships. And the one […]
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This Day In Sports History (April 25th) — Phillie Phanatic
It was on this day in 1978 that the Phillie Phanatic made his first ever appearance as the official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies. The idea for the Phillie Phanatic was created by Dennis Lehman in 1977, as he felt the team needed to abandon “Philadelphia Phil” and “Philadelphia Phillis”, and replace them with a […]
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Sports Illustrated Compares Doug McDermott to Larry Bird by Recreating Classic 1977 Cover (Pic)
In college basketball, it’s the flashy guys who play just one or two years at big-name programs that get all the hype. We tend to write off guys who play four years of college ball, the logic being, “if they’re so great, why are they still here?” However, that logic is pretty faulty. Not everyone […]
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Watch Tiago Splitter Throw Up an Air Ball from Three Feet Away (GIF)
Last night, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich kept his three best players out of the lineup against the Golden State Warriors in a nationally televised game that could be a preview of a future playoff matchup. Why? Well, he was probably just trying to piss off David Stern, who fined him $250,000 last year […]
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Stat Line of the Night – 12/11/2013 – Stephen Curry
There were a lot of solid performances in NBA action last night. Ageless wonder Tim Duncan threw in 21 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in San Antonio’s thumping of Milwaukee. Kevin Love notched 26 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists for the second time in as many nights. And Russell Westbrook had […]
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9 Reasons LeBron James Should Go Back to Cleveland
The 2013-14 NBA season underway, and there are lots of interesting storylines to follow. Will the Miami Heat three-peat? Will the return of Derrick Rose make the Bulls serious contenders? Will Stephen Curry and the Warriors take the next step? Can Kevin Durant keep the Thunder going all by himself while Russell Westbrook recuperates? Will […]
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This Day In Sports History (June 25th) — San Antonio Spurs
It was on this day in 1999 that the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks in Game 5 to win the NBA championship. The Spurs won the game 78-77 to capture the franchise’s first championship, and their first of four titles over an incredible nine-year span. The Spurs finished the regular season tied […]
