Gregg Popovich begins media availability with lesson on systemic racism before answering questions

02/08/202021:48

Popovich also said Belinelli is out tonight

Before answering the first question in today’s media availability, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave a lengthy lesson on systemic racism and social justice.

First question for Gregg Popovich today was about Marco Belinelli’s status for the game against the Grizzlies. This was his answer: pic.twitter.com/oLxV6J2mdD

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) August 2, 2020

NBA coaches have coordinated sharing on-this-date facts from A History of Racial Injustice Calendar during media availabilities.

By the way, the question was about Marco Belinelli’s status for tonight’s game. Popovich said Belinelli will not play.

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