During a pregame press conference, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich critiqued President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying there is a cloud over the country since his election.
Popovich said Trump’s behavior is embarrassing and disingenuous.
Gregg Popovich lighting into Donald Trump about how he conducts himself: “It’s a game show” pic.twitter.com/kLyUYtg3Xi
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 14, 2017
This isn’t the first time Popovich has been outspoken against Trump. The Spurs coach has been a sharp critic of the president in the past.
Popovich was asked how he handles distraction in the outside world ahead of Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors.
Gregg Popovich’s complete comments on Trump and the state of politics today: pic.twitter.com/Pgu6XSSPps
— Erik Malinowski (@erikmal) May 14, 2017
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