LOS ANGELES -- With the Oscars in town, and flamboyant former boxer Floyd Mayweather -- in Los Angeles to celebrate his 40th birthday -- staying in the same hotel as his team, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was ready to split.
Besides, the lush drinks and fancy meals had become too much.
“We’ve been here four or five nights and I’ve had lunches and dinners and wine every day until I can’t wait to get out of here,” Popovich joked. “I need to go dry out, both food and alcohol-wise. I’ve had a ball.