Gregg Popovich turned down an offer to coach Russian National Team?

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Not positive, but I think it's a joke about Pop's Soviet studies background.

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Yes, it's a CIA Pop joke...

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Originally Posted by pad300

Yes, it's a CIA Pop joke...

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I thought it was funny, then I wondered if maybe there was something I didn't get. :lol

Unfortunately, after reading past interviews and such I don't think Colangelo is a big fan of offering Pop the team USA gig.

Coach me dat Becky

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/B...KsKKCnZpMl.jpg

Then, we should take over Croatia.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...an-at-olympics

Hire Nikolai Volkoff.