'We're rich as hell and we don't need it all' — Gregg Popovich eloquently explains why it's important for the wealthy to make charitable donations

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December 28, 2017 4:48 PM

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a simple, eloquent answer when asked why it's important to make charitable donations.

The San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is known for his charitable giving, including work with organizations such as Shoes that Fit and the Innocence Project.
On Tuesday, Popovich was speaking about his charitable giving, and succinctly and eloquently summed up his view on the matter.

The San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is known for speaking his mind, whether discussing basketball, politics, or any topic in between. So it came as no surprise to basketball fans when Popovich spoke his mind on another topic of great importance to him: charitable giving.

While Popovich was speaking with reporters ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nets, he began discussing why he gave back to the community through charity and other works, and his comments were just what you'd expect from Pop.

According to ESPN's Michael C. Wright, Pop said that it was important for him and others in a similar situation to give back "

Popovich is already known as inviting, a good tipper, and one to stand up and speak out for what he believes in. He's one of the most respected men across the NBA, but for anyone trying to be more like Pop every day, his moral code is a rather simple one that's easy to follow.

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