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San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich praised Adam Silver's leadership while criticizing President Donald Trump's response to international incidents, specifically mentioning the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The hosts characterize Popovich's comments as a calculated attempt to divert media attention away from the NBA's China problem by throwing "red meat" to the press.
President Donald Trump mocked NBA coaches Steve Kerr and Greg Popovich for their perceived timidity regarding China compared to their frequent criticisms of the United States. Trump avoided direct criticism of the Chinese government's pressure on the NBA, citing ongoing "Phase One" trade negotiations involving agricultural purchases and technology transfers.
