95 Quotes by Gregg Popovich

I’m not one to blow smoke at my players. They kicked our butts on the offensive boards. And it’s not just because the ball came their way.

They won’t choose Joakim Noah as the MVP, but I think it’s great that he’s in the conversation and he should be. But it’s just not the way it works, from my experience. It’s got to go in the basket for you guys to pay attention to somebody. But he’s pretty damn valuable in my opinion.

We would have two less championships here if it was not for Manu Ginobili. In my eyes, he’s the stud of the world.

You have to make shots to win basketball games and we didn’t do that. You also have to get back on defense, so it was a double-whammy.

I don’t think we’ll shoot 76 percent in a half ever again. That’s crazy.

I’m pleased that they performed as well as they did while we’ve been in Miami and that’s about as far as it goes. Now, we’ve got to go home and play as well or better.

Timmy, he’s the beginning of it. He doesn’t have to be the end all the time now.

In Phil’s case, I was personally thrilled he came back, because I think it’s huge for the league. When you think about what he’s done and how many championships he’s won, there’s always drama when he comes back in.

A reporter started off: “I know a lot of this is kind of speculation.” Popovich interupting: “You’re going to ask me anyway.” Reporter: “And you’re going to shoot it down.” Popovich replied: “Next question.”