Despite a minutes restriction, Manu Ginobili somehow convinced the assistant coaches to let him play. Pop was not impressed.
Gregg Popovich is the master of making sure his aging stars are ready for postseason play. Often, that involves sitting them on the tail end of back-to-backs, or by limiting their minutes overall.
Last night, Manu Ginobili was not supposed to play, but somehow convinced the Spurs' assitant coaches to let him.
After Ginobili played Sunday, Popovich was intent on sitting him against the Knicks. Here's their conversation.