re: Greg Popovich: "We live in a racist country that hasn't figured it out yet."

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His arrogance is palpable. There are some people that are snarky but you know that’s just their sense of humor or whatever. Pop has genuine disdain for most people.

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I actually disagree--he's also known well around the community for random acts of kindness out the wazoo. Every year I hear some new story about something he did for someone in town that he didn't even want the credit for. When the cameras are off and he's away from the court, I think he's a genuinely nice guy by all accounts (have never met the man in person myself).

But his schtick around basketball only works if he's winning. Being churlish and popping off about politics when your team's record for 50 win seasons is in jeopardy and no one has a clue when Kawhi is coming back just isn't a good look at all.