We wanted to do something to show our appreciation and show his friends and family that we can come back. The schedule is so hectic he doesn't get to go home as much as he'd like, but this is a good opportunity for him to do it. There's not a lot of anxiety in the preseason. So it's just a lot of fun for Tim and his fans.
More Quotes from Gregg Popovich:
We're very pleased that they've taken on a defensive personality and realize that making stops and rebounding are going to be real important to our success, ... They're really sharing the ball, turning from an All-Star team into a basketball team, and that's been Brown's emphasis -- turning them into a team that realizes on the right and on the left is another guy who's as good or better.Gregg Popovich
He and Timmy have always had some great duels. Not seeing (Garnett) on the court is very strange, because you know what a competitor he is.
Gregg Popovich
That team that has been plagued in a lot of ways for a couple of years has been playing well.
Gregg Popovich
Good win for us against a very good team. We needed to get back to who we are and what our personality is. I thought we did that tonight.
Gregg Popovich
It was a typical preseason game, where everybody wants to get the thing (exhibitions) over with and you hope nobody gets hurt.
Gregg Popovich
Larry's always liked challenges and he'll stick with this. He will enjoy, whether they're winning or losing, he will enjoy coaching them. He will continue to coach them every minute of every practice and every game, because that's what he does. He'll be persistent as hell about it, and they'll listen, they'll get better.
Gregg Popovich
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
I don't do impersonations. I can do a wounded elephant! I can do a really good cow! And because of the amount of time I spent in North Yorkshire, I do a variety of sheep. All of which I will be happy to roll out for you!Patrick Stewart
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Numbers of the old people cannot read. Those who can seldom do.
Wilfred Owen