Donald Trump praises San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich during fundraising stop in Alamo City

Donald Trump speaks at a private fundraiser in San Antonio where some paid up to $250,000 a ticket for VIP perks. Donald Trump speaks at a private fundraiser in San Antonio where some paid up to $250,000 a ticket for VIP perks. Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 36 Caption Close Donald Trump praises San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich during fundraising stop in Alamo City 1 / 36 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — There’s one sure way to please a crowd in the Alamo City – compliment the San Antonio Spurs.

During his address to 400 supporters at the Oak Hills Country Club on Friday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump included praise for the city’s NBA franchise, which has five championships to its name.

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“He talked about what a great team the Spurs were, and how they were the epitome of teamwork,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in an interview after the private fundraising luncheon.

Paraphrasing Trump, Bexar County Republican Chairman Robert Stovall said “he said (Gregg Popovich) is a great coach. He said things like ‘I don’t know if the coach is on my side. It doesn’t matter to me. He does a good job. What matters to me is the temperament of San Antonio.’ ”

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If campaign contributions are any indication it doesn't appear that the Spurs coach will be supporting Trump. Popovich has been involved in politics in the past, but has not donated to a federal candidate since 2011, when he gave the maximum amount ($2,500 per election) to President Barack Obama. He also donated $12,900 to the Democratic National Committee that year, according to campaign finance data.

Trump joins a long list of celebrity Spurs fans, which you can see in the gallery above.

Staff Writer Madalyn Mendoza contributed to this report.

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