Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich calls out fans mid-game over arena microphone for booing in wild scene

Gregg Popovich did not like that San Antonio Spurs fans were booing Kawhi Leonard, a former star with the team who helped bring home the 2014 NBA Finals trophy.

NBA: Why Spurs Fans Booed Kawhi Leonard?

Kawhi Leonard was booed repeatedly during the Los Angeles Clippers' game at the Frost Bank Centre on Wednesday by Spurs Fans. Gregg Popovich was forced to ask the spectators to stop booing midway through the game. Why does the San Antonio crowd hate Kawhi’s presence? Is it because of the rough departure of the star player from the team in 2018?

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich scolds fans for booing former Spurs star Kawhi Leonard

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich scolded his home fans for booing Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday night, as former the Spurs star was jeered while shooting free throws. “Excuse me for a second. Can we stop all the booing and let these guys play?” Popovich said after rushing to a courtside microphone. “It’s got no class. It’s not who we are. Knock off the booing.” Leonard – who won a ch…

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich takes mic to chastise fans for booing Kawhi Leonard

Spurs coach scolds fans on arena PA for jeering former playerLeonard led San Antonio to 2014 title before demanding tradeSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.“Excuse me for a second,” Popovich said, silencing the crowd late in the first half. “Can we stop all the booi…

Gregg Popovich implores Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard mid-game, fans boo louder

The San Antonio coach grabbed the mic mid-game during Spurs-Clippers on Wednesday night as fans continued to boo Kawhi Leonard.