Pop Interview

[coachmac87]

San Antonio Spurs: Coach Popovich: Practice 3/1
http://yi.nzc.am/ErdiH


Pop catches himself about talking about a player from another team. Mentions "tampering".. Find it interesting mentions the player being somebody he always wanted to get his hands on. Not sure if he was referring to Kevin Martin? Or maybe another player.

[Fireball]

Did he not mean a player who now is on the team? So I guess he meant David West.

I laughed when he said those Andre Miller post ups will rather go to Aldridge ... Apo getting a stroke :lol

[coachmac87]

Pop referring to signing Andre after watching him over the years.

"He's kind of like. I guess I can't say it because he's on another team and it would be I guess tampering. But yeah he's one of those players you say to yourself boy I know I'd figure a way to fit him in"

Pop already gearing up for Durant :lol

[Fireball]

alright, then I misunderstood that part ...

[ceperez]

Pop referring to signing Andre after watching him over the years.

"He's kind of like. I guess I can't say it because he's on another team and it would be I guess tampering. But yeah he's one of those players you say to yourself boy I know I'd figure a way to fit him in"

Pop already gearing up for Durant :lol

I'm intrigued.... who else is like Andre Miller?

[SAGirl]

He just meant that he always admired A.Miller, maybe even coveted him for his roster and thought he wasn't being used well by some teams.

[TheDoctor]

I'm intrigued.... who else is like Andre Miller?

For some reason I thought of Chris Paul but we got Parker already so. It gotta be another player.

[coachmac87]

For some reason I thought of Chris Paul but we got Parker already so. It gotta be another player.

This was the first thing that popped in my mind too..

[coachmac87]

He just meant that he always admired A.Miller, maybe even coveted him for his roster and thought he wasn't being used well by some teams.

This has nothing to do with him almost "tampering" about speaking about another player under contract with another team...

[coachmac87]

But with Pop even bringing up "tampering" makes me think it has to be Durant..which would cause a shit storm due to his possible free agency this summer...

[Chinook]

But with Pop even bringing up "tampering" makes me think it has to be Durant..which would cause a shit storm due to his possible free agency this summer...

I think the comment you quoted was ALL about Miller. The "I guess I can't say it because he's on another team and it would be I guess tampering", is referring to the reasons why he never mentioned Miller before. But you're right that it could refer to a number of players, most of whom probably aren't going to be in the free-agent class. Like could have been thinking of Kobe or Dirk.

Spurs aren't going after Durant. They might go after Blake or Paul in 2017, but I don't see them swinging for the fences this summer, as they would have to let go of even more core players. Last year was anomalous given Green and Leonard's cap holds.

[apalisoc_9]

Pop is a huge fan of John wall...not that the spurs would ever get john wall.

[apalisoc_9]

Hed be a free agent at 2019...kawhi would be 27-28 then and thats pops last year.

[coachmac87]

I think the comment you quoted was ALL about Miller. The "I guess I can't say it because he's on another team and it would be I guess tampering", is referring to the reasons why he never mentioned Miller before. But you're right that it could refer to a number of players, most of whom probably aren't going to be in the free-agent class. Like could have been thinking of Kobe or Dirk.

Spurs aren't going after Durant. They might go after Blake or Paul in 2017, but I don't see them swinging for the fences this summer, as they would have to let go of even more core players. Last year was anomalous given Green and Leonard's cap holds.

Or maybe he was referring to Martin but wasn't bought out yet? You have to watch the video and you'll know he's referring to somebody other than Miller.

[Chinook]

Hed be a free agent at 2019...kawhi would be 27-28 then and thats pops last year.

Not to mention that Parker would be on his final contract most likely and possibly coming off the bench at 37. Depending on what happens in 2017, you could see another Big Three form.

[coachmac87]

Pop is a huge fan of John wall...not that the spurs would ever get john wall.

What makes you say that? I haven't heard Pop give Wall praise at all...

[coachmac87]

Not to mention that Parker would be on his final contract most likely and possibly coming off the bench at 37. Depending on what happens in 2017, you could see another Big Three form.

Whenever Durant becomes available..Spurs MUST be a player. I don't care what it takes they gotta get a meeting with him.

[Chinook]

Or maybe he was referring to Martin but wasn't bought out yet? You have to watch the video and you'll know he's referring to somebody other than Miller.

You're correct. I watched the video, and he was definitely talking about someone else. And it could have been Martin, though I also think it was likely a random good player who's not particularly interesting.

[Chinook]

Whenever Durant becomes available..Spurs MUST be a player. I don't care what it takes they gotta get a meeting with him.

If they purposefully took themselves out of the Lebron sweepstakes in 2010, they aren't going to bend over backwards for Durant. In 2017, they should have depth and cap space. That'll make chasing free agents much more possible than moving Mills, Diaw and Green, letting Boban and West walk and bringing over no rookie would.

[tonight...you]

You're correct. I watched the video, and he was definitely talking about someone else. And it could have been Martin, though I also think it was likely a random good player who's not particularly interesting.
I can't watch the vid where I'm at. For a bit of context: was he asked a specific question that elicited his response?

[Chinook]

I can't watch the vid where I'm at. For a bit of context: was he asked a specific question that elicited his response?

Yes. It was essentially, 'Was Miller a guy you coveted for a love time and thought about how he would fit into your system?'

Pop was like, 'Yeah, it's the same thing with ... can't say it because tampering.'

[apalisoc_9]

What makes you say that? I haven't heard Pop give Wall praise at all...

Exactly

[coachmac87]

I can't watch the vid where I'm at. For a bit of context: was he asked a specific question that elicited his response?

"Was Andre one of those guys you watched over the years and say man if one day we could ever make that work?"

[tonight...you]

Yes. It was essentially, 'Was Miller a guy you coveted for a love time and thought about how he would fit into your system?'

Pop was like, 'Yeah, it's the same thing with ... can't say it because tampering.'
Ah... Thank you!

[tonight...you]

"Was Andre one of those guys you watched over the years and say man if one day we could ever make that work?"
Thank you also, coach.

[tonight...you]

Exactly
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[SAGirl]

This has nothing to do with him almost "tampering" about speaking about another player under contract with another team...
You were right since I could not load the video I missed the context.

It's impossible to know, but it could be anybody and I am guessing it has to be a younger player that looks nothing like a star right now bc of his comment that if they knew how to use him that player would be much better.

Since we are all about speculating on this one, I will give you my wild guess: it's D'angelo Russell. He's looked like a bust but can anyone honestly say the Lakers have done a good job showcasing him or developing him. He's been 19 yrs old and torched the Spurs every time we have met. I read the Spurs did their due diligence prior to last year's draft and RC went to see him in person. Guys exactly the type of mold of young player who doesn't look like much but they would like. Was a tremendous passer and shooter :/ college and he's still so young. Athleticism? Bleh! Spurs like high IQ guys.

So there you have it my guess is as good as anyone's.:lol

[tonight...you]

You were right since I could not load the video I missed the context.

It's impossible to know, but it could be anybody and I am guessing it has to be a younger player that looks nothing like a star right now bc of his comment that if they knew how to use him that player would be much better.

Since we are all about speculating on this one, I will give you my wild guess: it's D'angelo Russell. He's looked like a bust but can anyone honestly say the Lakers have done a good job showcasing him or developing him. He's been 19 yrs old and torched the Spurs every time we have met. I read the Spurs did their due diligence prior to last year's draft and RC went to see him in person. Guys exactly the type of mold of young player who doesn't look like much but they would like. Was a tremendous passer and shooter :/ college and he's still so young. Athleticism? Bleh! Spurs like high IQ guys.

So there you have it my guess is as good as anyone's.:lol
Honestly- I don't think he has had the time to watch Russell play this season at depth. He's stated repeatedly that he doesn't even scout teams during the RS because there's no time so I doubt he's talking about him.
I think he's talking about someone that's been in the league for a bit and someone he's been paying attention to for at least a few years.

My 2 pennies...

[SAGirl]

Honestly- I don't think he has had the time to watch Russell play this season at depth. He's stated repeatedly that he doesn't even scout teams during the RS because there's no time so I doubt he's talking about him.
I think he's talking about someone that's been in the league for a bit and someone he's been paying attention to for at least a few years.

My 2 pennies...
Every time we have played the Lakers Russell has given our PG fits. Belive me. One game Green was benched as Russell was going off on Ray and Danny was loosing him on screens (and Kobe, who torched Ray). It was an early season game Tony sat. POP even tried Anderson on Russ for a few minutes. Few will remember that game but I watched it twice as I was interested in seeing Pop's experiments with Anderson and it was one of the few games Pop did have Anderson as PG outside of garbage time. Every time we have played the Lakers since then it's been a close game for most of it and Russell has done his thing. Games they could in fact have won had they not been tanking.

I just remember that RC went to see Dangelo play in the NCAA in person. It was rumored that they like him. I think they still do, the Lakers atrocity has probably made Pop think they are not figuring Dangelo well.

Again my 2 cents too.

[tonight...you]

Every time we have played the Lakers Russell has given our PG fits. Belive me. One game Green was benched as Russell was going off on Ray and Danny was loosing him on screens (and Kobe, who torched Ray). It was an early season game Tony sat. POP even tried Anderson on Russ for a few minutes. Few will remember that game but I watched it twice as I was interested in seeing Pop's experiments with Anderson and it was one of the few games Pop did have Anderson as PG outside of garbage time. Every time we have played the Lakers it's been a close game for most of it. Games they could in fact have won had they not been tanking.

I just remember that RC went to see Dangelo play in the NCAA in person. It was rumored that they like him. I think they still do, the Lakers atrocity has probably made Pop think they are not figuring Dangelo well.

Again my 2 cents too.
Hmm... You're counterpoint is convincing me. Pop does like players that succeed against him and his team.
Your guess holds weight. Now I need to start thinking of one...

[Mel_13]

I'm convinced he was about to mention Martin and stopped short.

[ceperez]

I'm convinced he was about to mention Martin and stopped short.

I agree, it would have been someone he had in mind at the moment and the similarity with Miller is that he's from the same team and not necessarily the same playing style.

[SAGirl]

I'm convinced he was about to mention Martin and stopped short.
It would make sense but at the same time it doesn't. Why would it be tampering if he's now a free agent. He's no longer committed to any team right?

Though my wild guess is very wild it could be anyone but a Martin comment would not exactly be tampering right this second. I might be wrong.

[KenziE]

It would make sense but at the same time it doesn't. Why would it be tampering if he's now a free agent. He's no longer committed to any team right?

Though my wild guess is very wild it could be anyone but a Martin comment would not exactly be tampering right this second. I might be wrong.


I think Pop made the comment before Martin was bought out iirc

[pgardn]

Can we get a link up that works for all?

I would really like a listen.

[Mel_13]

I think Pop made the comment before Martin was bought out iirc

Yep. That interview was after yesterday's practice.

[Mel_13]

Can we get a link up that works for all?

I would really like a listen.

Just go to spurs.com and click the video tab.