San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich: Roger Mason Jr. to start for injured Manu Ginobili

Apr. 7, 2009
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says Roger Mason Jr. will take over Manu Ginobili's starting role beginning with Tuesday night's game at Oklahoma City.
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