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Gregg Popovich teams up with Spike Lee for a special Spurs movie night


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CHI-RAQ - Spike Lee"s typically hotwire and controversial comedy-drama sells itself by channeling Saul Bass-style cut-outs and revolutionary imagery.

CHI-RAQ - Spike Lee"s typically hotwire and controversial comedy-drama sells itself by channeling Saul Bass-style cut-outs and revolutionary imagery.

This courtesy photo shows Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata in Spike Lees film, Chi-Raq. The film fails in being either wholly thought-provoking or entertaining. The female protagonists are overly sexualized, and the bad guys are stereotypically cool as ice.

This courtesy photo shows Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata in Spike Lees film, Chi-Raq. The film fails in being either wholly thought-provoking or entertaining. The female protagonists are overly sexualized, ... more Photo: Parrish Lewis /Associated Press

U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos, right, give the black pride salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze medal for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City in this Oct. 16, 1968, file photo.

U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos, right, give the black pride salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze medal for ... more Photo: /AP

See how Spurs Coach Popovich has changed through the years.

See how Spurs Coach Popovich has changed through the years.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich , third from left, sits on the bench with the Merrillville High School baseball team in this yearbook photo. Popovich was born in East Chicago but grew up in Merrillville, Indiana. To the left with guitar is his best friend Arlie Pierce. They were both best man at their weddings.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich , third from left, sits on the bench with the Merrillville High School baseball team in this yearbook photo. Popovich was born in East Chicago but grew up in ... more Photo: San Antonio Express-News

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook

Photo: Air Force Athletics, Courtesy Air Force Athletics

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook

Photo: Courtesy Air Force Athletics

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich"s first head coaching job was at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California. He coached there from 1979-86 and in 1987-88 after taking a leave of absence to be on Larry Brown"s staff at Kansas for a season. Popovich was 76-127 in those eight seasons guiding the Sagehens to their first SCIAC title in 68 years after the 1985-86 season.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich"s first head coaching job was at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California. He coached there from 1979-86 and in 1987-88 after taking a leave of absence to be on Larry Brown"s staff at ... more Photo: Pomona-Pitzer Athletics

Gregg Popovich was the head coach of the Pomona-Pitzer College men"s basketball team from 1979-1987. Image scanned from student handbook.

Gregg Popovich was the head coach of the Pomona-Pitzer College men"s basketball team from 1979-1987. Image scanned from student handbook.

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Assistant coach Gregg Popovich, head coach Larry Brown and assistant coach R.C. Buford in a 1990 contest.

Assistant coach Gregg Popovich, head coach Larry Brown and assistant coach R.C. Buford in a 1990 contest.

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1988-89 San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including Gregg Popovich.

1988-89 San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including Gregg Popovich.

Gregg Popovich, 1990. Original caption reads: "Spurs practice short players so this guy is practicing."

Gregg Popovich, 1990. Original caption reads: "Spurs practice short players so this guy is practicing."

Photo: Express-News File Photo

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees ... more Photo: Getty Images

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits with the Red Auerbach trophy during a news conference after he was named NBA basketball coach of the year, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in San Antonio. Popovich has won the award three times. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits with the Red Auerbach trophy during a news conference after he was named NBA basketball coach of the year, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in San Antonio. Popovich has won ... more Photo: Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich smiles as a question is asked during a news conference for the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs play Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich smiles as a question is asked during a news conference for the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs play Game 5 against the ... more Photo: Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Marco Belinelli during practice Wednesday June 11, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Marco Belinelli during practice Wednesday June 11, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla.

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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shouts at a referee during the first half of the Spurs" NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shouts at a referee during the first half of the Spurs" NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon ... more Photo: Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and head coach Gregg Popovich in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and head coach Gregg Popovich in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, puts his head on the shoulder of assistant coach Ettore Messina during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 111-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, puts his head on the shoulder of assistant coach Ettore Messina during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los ... more Photo: Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Head coach Gregg Popovich and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs confer as they play the Los Angeles Clippers during Game Five of the Western Conference quarterfinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 111-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Head coach Gregg Popovich and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs confer as they play the Los Angeles Clippers during Game Five of the Western Conference quarterfinals of the ... more Photo: Getty Images

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (right) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (right) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.

Photo: San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (center) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (center) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.

Photo: San Antonio Express-News

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