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Old Clip of Gregg Popovich Trolling Shaq Resurfaces After Spurs HC Steps Down
This may have been one of the funniest moments of Popovich's storied coaching career.
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In the wake of Popovich's role change in San Antonio, a funny clip of one of his on-court interactions with NBA great Shaquille O'Neal has resurfaced.
Popovich had just beaten Shaq and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2007-08 playoffs amid controversy over the widely popularized "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy. After Shaq called Popovich a "coward" and the NBA commissioner said the league would look into the polarizing tactic, the Spurs coach didn't waste any time sending a message to his critics.
Just five seconds into the Spurs' 2008-09 season opener against the Suns, Michael Finley wrapped his arms around Shaq to stop play and draw a non-shooting foul. Shaq looked for Popovich on the sidelines, and when he saw him, Popovich gave Shaq two thumbs-up and a wide, toothy smile.
