Metta World Peace: Gregg Popovich could coach old ladies

[ironman2886]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/04/18/los-angeles-lakers-vs-san-antonio-spurs-metta-world-peace/2094563/
But as for this widely-held assumption that they wanted to face the ailing San Antonio Spurs, that they saw this oldie-but-goodie team as vulnerable and thus fought even harder to outlast the Houston Rockets in that overtime game on Wednesday that secured this matchup and got them out of facing top-seed Oklahoma City? That's where the boasting came to an end.
"No, no no no no no," World Peace blubbered, his head shaking and eyebrows raised. "Not when you've got (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich – uh uh uh uh uh. He's amazing. That coach is something else. I just know he draws up plays where he could have five old ladies after they eat 14 boxes of chocolate chip cookies. He'll put them on the court, and they'll win. That's how good Popovich is."

Respect.

[xtremesteven33]

I think thats a compliment.

[ironman2886]

I think thats a compliment.Yeah

[TheGoldStandard]

Metta World Peace with a compliment? Maybe the world is changing.

[chapnis]

He had a great quote about Duncan

[szkorhetz]

He wanna be a Spur. Is he expiring at the season's end?

[jyra]

He had a great quote about Duncan

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30974

“I remember one time Kevin Garnett was mushing him, and shoving him in the face; and Tim Duncan didn’t do anything, he didn’t react. He just kicked Kevin Garnett’s ass, and won the damn championship. You know what I’m sayin’? That’s gangsta. Everybody can show emotion, dunk on somebody, scream and be real cocky; but Tim Duncan is a…he’s a pimp.”

[TD 21]

The typical backhanded compliment the Spurs often receive. Really, what people are saying is, "I can't believe they're as good as they with that roster; those guys just aren't that good".

[ironman2886]

He wanna be a Spur. Is he expiring at the season's end?He has a Player Option next season.

[HarlemHeat37]

While Pop is easily the best coach in the NBA, he's also the most overrated, if that makes sense, tbh..

[HarlemHeat37]

He wanna be a Spur. Is he expiring at the season's end?

His brother is a Spurs fan that posts on LG, tbh:lol..

[SenorSpur]

Only from the mind of Ron Artest.

[xtremesteven33]

While Pop is easily the best coach in the NBA, he's also the most overrated, if that makes sense, tbh..

Please explain.

[EricB]

While Pop is easily the best coach in the NBA, he's also the most overrated, if that makes sense, tbh..


yeah fellow coaches and players don't know shit.

[Proxy]

While Pop is easily the best coach in the NBA, he's also the most overrated, if that makes sense, tbh..

Spurs fans are spoiled. Bonner's return comes due to injuries, Blair is on his way out, Tiago is starting, every player has gotten equal chance to earn playing time, and the team has finished top 1-2 seed the past 3 years while sticking it to Stern. Coaches have more to do with a team's success than people give them credit for and it's always seemed so stupid to me that half of ST thinks they'd manage the team better.

[HarlemHeat37]

I just said he's the best coach in the league, tbh:lol..

He's overrated because the media and non-Spurs fans that don't follow the team closely act like his shit doesn't stink, as if he doesn't have his fair share of blunders and blemishes on his resume..

Like TD21 said, Pop's system generally receives more credit than the players do nowadays..

I'd take Pop over any coach in the league without hesitation, but he's stubborn and he has a long list of fuck-ups, just like any other coach, tbh..I'm not Paranoid Pop or Fabbs or any of those niggas that hate Pop for any decision he makes, I'm merely pointing out that he isn't the flawless coach that the media has portrayed..

[exstatic]

He wanna be a Spur. Is he expiring at the season's end?

LA is rumored to be considering amnestying him. He'll never be a Spur, though. I don't think his admiration of Pop is reciprocated. Pop has probably had enough of crazy alumni of the Malice in the Palace, tbh

[DJR210]

Wonder how much Hennessy he will drink during halftime of the playoffs..

[John B]

No doubt Pop is the best coach in the league and Metta knows, especially being around weak-ass D'Antoni

[ALVAREZ6]

I just said he's the best coach in the league, tbh:lol..

He's overrated because the media and non-Spurs fans that don't follow the team closely act like his shit doesn't stink, as if he doesn't have his fair share of blunders and blemishes on his resume..

Like TD21 said, Pop's system generally receives more credit than the players do nowadays..

I'd take Pop over any coach in the league without hesitation, but he's stubborn and he has a long list of fuck-ups, just like any other coach, tbh..I'm not Paranoid Pop or Fabbs or any of those niggas that hate Pop for any decision he makes, I'm merely pointing out that he isn't the flawless coach that the media has portrayed..
Good post, I would say the same. Stubborn old fuck, but I'll take him over any other coach I've witnessed.

[KaiRMD1]

Artest has always respected the Spurs organization.........I think that's a good thing but it's Artest

[SpurPadre]

Surprising he had nice things to say about Pop after he shit-canned his Malice at The Palace buddy.

[stephen jackson]

Surprising he had nice things to say about Pop after he shit-canned his Malice at The Palace buddy.

well i saw somewhere jack and artest dont talk anymore because artest never thanked jack for doing what he did.

[Budkin]

Best Ron Artest Spurs related quote:


"I remember one time Kevin Garnett was mushing him, and shoving him in the face; and Tim Duncan didn't do anything, he didn't react. He just kicked Kevin Garnett's ass, and won the damn championship. You know what I'm sayin'? That's gangsta. Everybody can show emotion, dunk on somebody, scream and be real cocky; but Tim Duncan is a ... he's a pimp."

[polandprzem]

Metta with another fine quote :lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

Metta with another fine quote :lol

A fine quote that won't sit well with his own coach, tbh.

[spurraider21]

I sometimes imagine what Pop would do if he had LA's market/budget

[Johnny RIngo]

I sometimes imagine what Pop would do if he had LA's market/budget

probably sign more expensive versions of Bonner/Neal/Finley

[spurraider21]

probably sign more expensive versions of Bonner/Neal/Finley
Kevin Love, Jamal Crawford, and Ray Allen?

[Black&Silver]

MWP would take pop's "show me some nasty" way to seriously and try to take out someone's head with his elbow.

[chapnis]

MWP would take pop's "show me some nasty" way to seriously and try to take out someone's head with his elbow.

I know he's considered a dirty player but I don't think he would ever go that far.

[Black&Silver]

I know he's considered a dirty player but I don't think he would ever go that far.

Does James Harden ring a bell?

[exstatic]

I know he's considered a dirty player but I don't think he would ever go that far.

I always thought that until he damn near decapitated James Harden last year. I have no real love for Harden, but what MWP did was brutal and animalistic.

[Fabbs]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/11/17/article-2062514-0ED4586A00000578-580_634x556.jpg
http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2012/08/15/081412-9-NBA-Metta-World-Peace-OB-PI_20120815022216899_660_320.JPG

[Solid D]

Spurs fans are spoiled. Bonner's return comes due to injuries, Blair is on his way out, Tiago is starting, every player has gotten equal chance to earn playing time, and the team has finished top 1-2 seed the past 3 years while sticking it to Stern. Coaches have more to do with a team's success than people give them credit for and it's always seemed so stupid to me that half of ST thinks they'd manage the team better.

There is much wisdom in your observation.

[Old School 44]

I just said he's the best coach in the league, tbh:lol..

He's overrated because the media and non-Spurs fans that don't follow the team closely act like his shit doesn't stink, as if he doesn't have his fair share of blunders and blemishes on his resume..

Like TD21 said, Pop's system generally receives more credit than the players do nowadays..

I'd take Pop over any coach in the league without hesitation, but he's stubborn and he has a long list of fuck-ups, just like any other coach, tbh..I'm not Paranoid Pop or Fabbs or any of those niggas that hate Pop for any decision he makes, I'm merely pointing out that he isn't the flawless coach that the media has portrayed..

Agree 100%. Love Pop, he is the best, but sometimes I think people forget we have 3 future hall of famers on our roster. There are a few parts that have worked together to make the Spurs such a successful organization - the players, and the personnel decisions to get those players, the coaching, managing the salary cap, and a little luck. I'm not sure how I'd weigh them in importance, but coaching wouldn't be number 1.

[xtremesteven33]

Pop isnt perfect and sometimes makes bad decisions. The amazing thing though is that the main core still trusts him. This is what makes him a legend. The trust and comradery he has in the locker room is the stuff of greatness.

He almost always has his team in positions to win. That is what coaching is.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Agree 100%. Love Pop, he is the best, but sometimes I think people forget we have 3 future hall of famers on our roster. There are a few parts that have worked together to make the Spurs such a successful organization - the players, and the personnel decisions to get those players, the coaching, managing the salary cap, and a little luck. I'm not sure how I'd weigh them in importance, but coaching wouldn't be number 1.

It's easy :
1. Duncan
2. Pop/coaching
3. Everything else

It's not just coaching though, it's also the mentality, team spirit, discipline and general team culture that Pop brings to the table. Few other NBA coaches bring anything else to their teams other than basketball coaching.

[Budkin]

Even after the big 3 are gone, as long as we have Pop, we will always be able to compete, maybe not contend, but guys will play hard for him. Hopefully he'd even be able to draw FAs here.

[Dre_7]

tbh I am here tbh. tbh I can't be honest tbh

Quote of the day, tbh

[Blake]

While Pop is easily the best coach in the NBA, he's also the most overrated, if that makes sense, tbh..

NBA coaches are way overrated as it is. It's a players league.

[chapnis]

Does James Harden ring a bell?

I was being highly sarcastic ;)

[G-Dawgg]

For a coach that's supposed time be so good, Pop sure shit the bed in last year's WCF vs OKC....

[Sean Cagney]

For a coach that's supposed time be so good, Pop sure shit the bed in last year's WCF vs OKC....
No other coach adds pieces like this and manages minutes all year long to get this team to the WCF last year! Give Pop some credit he did a hell of a job last year with a deep roster and managing minutes for Gods sakes. That team last year would not win a title with any coach, he got him them that far.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/11/17/article-2062514-0ED4586A00000578-580_634x556.jpg
http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2012/08/15/081412-9-NBA-Metta-World-Peace-OB-PI_20120815022216899_660_320.JPG

You've made a poor impression on Lakers ground. Metta World Peace's brother, Daniel Artest, is an avid spurs fan who frequents lakers ground. He called you an idiot fan for posting this.

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=160344

[Reck]

Metta is going to be Spurs biggest problem.

Leonard better be ready because shit will hit the fan if he doesn't.

[Boomersgold]

Metta World Peace: "Every time I play a video game, I play as the Spurs..."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1611093-metta-world-peace-plays-as-spurs-in-video-games

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Metta giving out a compliment? This is unheard of! Seriously though, that was unexpected.

[ShoogarBear]

The most encouraging thing about this series is that with D'Antoni at the other bench instead of Phil, Pop wont' go into a vapor lock.

[weeks]

well this is accurate
obviously 15 boxes would be too much for any old lady to handle, no matter how good her coach was
pop's only human

[ace3g]

Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Actually, Spurs for MVP. they should make 15 little small people mvp's . Not midgets , small people. Reward togetherness .


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Sitting courtside during a basketball game is no different from sitting on the bench. I am no different tonight , than a bench player


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
When I have ten kids , I will name them all Spurs players name. Even the girls. We will be a family


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Every morning after breakfast we will bring it in and Say "go spurs". Little Timmy says"dad , what's a spur" dad says "it's a team son"


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
My ten kids will share Tabasco


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
We will have the most efficient bar of soap in America. We are "Da Spurs" I'm changing my last name to Da Spur. "Mr.DaSpur"

[Mikeanaro]

Yeah but last season he was saying something about the heat beating the spurs, some stupid thing including ¨The Lettuce¨ like they were the perfect sandwich.

[NickiRasgo]

Still hoping that Spurs sign him for 15th spot.

[PÒÓCH]

Metta really needs to join Dennis Rodman on his tour of North Korea.

[HI-FI]

too bad Metta couldn't have been a Spur. I know he's somewhat crazy, but never heard about him being a cancer, plus I think he would work real hard for Pop. too bad he helped Rapist get a ring, but I still like the guy.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

cut ayers, sign metta. do it pop

[capek]

Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Actually, Spurs for MVP. they should make 15 little small people mvp's . Not midgets , small people. Reward togetherness .


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Sitting courtside during a basketball game is no different from sitting on the bench. I am no different tonight , than a bench player


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
When I have ten kids , I will name them all Spurs players name. Even the girls. We will be a family


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
Every morning after breakfast we will bring it in and Say "go spurs". Little Timmy says"dad , what's a spur" dad says "it's a team son"


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
My ten kids will share Tabasco


Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
We will have the most efficient bar of soap in America. We are "Da Spurs" I'm changing my last name to Da Spur. "Mr.DaSpur"


















:lmao Is this real life? (It is, I checked his feed, but still, the question needed to be asked)

[smaka]

Yeah but last season he was saying something about the heat beating the spurs, some stupid thing including ¨The Lettuce¨ like they were the perfect sandwich.

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:lol

[Dex]

Drugs are bad, mm'kay?

[Mikeanaro]

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:lol
Lol, you found it! that guy makes me sick
Metta World Peace @MettaWorldPeace
(https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace)
We will have the most efficient bar of soap in America. We are "Da Spurs" I'm changing my last name to Da Spur. "Mr.DaSpur"
https://sp2.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608054012134359318&pid=15.1