Gregg Popovich defends Kobe at All-Star practice

By Ryne Prinz | Feb 13, 2016

Feb 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Western Conference head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs (C) huddles with his team during practice for the NBA All Star game at Ricoh Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Feb 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Western Conference head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs (C) huddles with his team during practice for the NBA All Star game at Ricoh Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

All-Star Weekend is host to many of the zanier happenings during the NBA season. One of which happens to be a video of Kobe Bryant taking Gregg Popovich off the dribble to the bucket.

Popovich’s Spurs are currently ranked first in defensive efficiency this year, so we can assume he knows a thing or two about defense. Pop’s initial challenge of Bryant is textbook, but Kobe uses his off-arm to move past his All-Star coach. Pop doesn’t give up on the play, as he challenges the Mamba at the rim and causes a rather difficult shot.

(Vine via Steve Noah)

All-Star Weekend is incredible.

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