Gregg Popovich was at a local elementary school in San Antonio doing charity work as he and Patty Mills gave out shoes to the youth.

During these events, and given the setting, the atmosphere is supposed to be all hopeful and pleasant.

However, one reporter tried to Hail Mary a question relating to the Colin Kaepernick issue towards the Spurs coach. Popovich’s response was classic Pop, abrupt, yet understandable.

Per Buck harvey’s article for the San Antonio Express-News:

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“We are here giving out shoes to kids, and you ask that? Are you trying to be like Mike Wallace or something? You got yourself confused with David Brinkley. Does anybody else have a sensible question that fits the occasion?”

The topic has indeed escalated as more and more players are voicing out their opinions on the matter, and the NBA is doing its part in preventing a point wherein the fans will be alienated over potential acts of protest from the players.

It all leads to bigger story, but the lesson that we can all learn from this instance is about choosing more appropriate questions for different occasions.