<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">[IMGR]http://www.nypost.com/seven/01142007/photos/sports082.jpg[/IMGR]EVIDENTLY Gregg Popovich and this chief petty observer have at least one thing in common: We carry grudges into the hereafter. As coherent as my logic may have been regarding Chris Webber and the Spurs joining forces, the team's commandant never seriously pondered a proposal. Shame on me for failing to take history into account as it pertains to the pair. In 1993-94, Webber and Popovich were members of the Warriors; Chris the '93 draft's pinnacle pick by way of Orlando for Anfernee Hardaway and three No. 1s, Gregg an anonymous assistant under Don Nelson. We're all familiar how dreadfully the relationship involving the obstinate head coach and the intractable regal rookie ended. Popovich's disdain toward Webber apparently hasn't dissolved to any degree. Though his volume control was lowered long ago, if not switched off, for years afterward Pop would go off on an unprovoked tirade about what a bad guy Webber is whenever his name came up in conversation.</div> Read more...
