NY (AP)
Greg Popavitch knew things had to change. Pop has evolved tho, and instead of an incessant chant of Defense, Pop has been willing to look at other aspects of the Spurs play, and it's helping.
After the Spurs embarrasing 109-107 loss to the Bucks, Pop was approached by team consultant Reality of Reality Inc. "We did not have a heated discussion, but it was lively" chuckled Pop. He told me in no uncertain terms that this team needs to block out on the boards more consitently, and also that Fabricio Oberto needed to see more playing time ASAP." Pop went on to admit it was Fabs long silky hair that had him jealous. "I mean c'mon, his long silky hair had us barely even able to make it thru LAX on our road trip. What with the adoring fans"
Pop put Realitys suggestion into use Wed night vs the Knicks. Fabs, Rash and Nazr got about 15 minutes each with Fabs continued plus .500 shooting (2-3) going along with his court savvy D and boardwork contributing to the Spurs at times 25 point blowout.
Reality would neither confirm nor deny a plan to sell Fabs locks to a waiting L.A. area market, esp a persistent request to pay high dollar from a fan living about 7 miles from the Staples Center.