It’s nearly impossible to second-guess Gregg Popovich, one of the greatest coaches ever. That being said — damn, Pop, you really screwed this one up.

Gregg Popovich back when he had emotions and feelings. (More pictures after the jump)

The legend of Dwight Howard as insufferable child seems to pick up steam with every passing day. Take, for instance, this second-hand account from one Stephen A. Smith, who was on Mike and Mike Wednesday morning and told this story he heard through the grapevine about Howard incurring the wrath of Gregg Popovich during the All-Star Game.

Today in frivolous lawsuits that are drains on our legal system: a lawyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against the San Antonio Spurs because Gregg Popovich values his team’s long-term playoff hopes over a single, early-season game.

I’m splitting this post in two this morning. First comes what happened in the pros. Later, that college football contest in New Jersey you might have heard something about – the one that’s making it hard for me to get motivated enough to do anything today. But the show must go on. Up, up and away.

Not even Sir Charles’ knighthood could grant him a bonus third question where every other correspondent is only allowed to ask NBA coaches two. Well, he had no idea, so Gregg Popovich had to tell him. Got kinda weird.

Welcome to “Pretty Much Screwed,” our 2012-13 guide to the upcoming NBA season, in which we identify the reasons why your favorite team might have to start looking forward to 2013-2014 — and highlight at least one reason for you to be hopeful. Today: the San Antonio Spurs, where Pops, Tony, Timmy and Manu try and keep the nasty going as they again start another season as one of the favorites in the West.

Don’t be shy, coach. You can be honest with Tiago if he commits a foul you don’t like. It’s Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals and your team is on the brink — we would understand if you let loose a little. Check out Popovich’s unkind reaction after the jump.