NBA: Pachulia says Popovich was ‘very big part’ of Leonard injury backlash

Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia felt San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich worsened the situation which has seen him criticised for Kawhi Leonard's injury. When Pachulia hopped below the feet of Leonard while the Spurs star was shooting in game one of the Western Conference Finals, some thought his intentions were to injure. Popovich's comments after the game added fuel to an already raging fire, while Pachulia has been left fighting to protect his reputation.