AT&T CENTER – Prior to the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Washington Wizards, the Spurs announced point guard Tony Parker will sit out of the game with a left quad contusion injury.
“Tony’s out,” said Popovich. “The knee, same one.”
Parker has already missed six games this season with right knee soreness and rest on other occassions.
As for who will start in place of Parker against Washington, Popovich had this exchange with a reporter:
Reporter: “Who starts at point?”
Popovich: “Who do you want?”
Reporter: “Nico (Nicolas Laprovittola).”
Popovich: “Ok, I’ll start him.