Pachulia: I really feel bad for Leonard. I wish it didn't happen. That was right defense for my side

Zaza Pachulia addresses the play on Kawhi Leonard and Pop's comments (Part II). pic.twitter.com/TkWO4k1qEh

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) 15 maggio 2017

Zaza Pachulia said he feels bad for Kawhi Leonard’s injury.

The Georgian big man replied to coach Gregg Popovich’s accusation.

Per The Score, "I have a lot of respect for Coach Pop and the Spurs organization," Pachulia said, before explaining that he wasn't bothered by Popovich's angry comments.

"I did whatever I had to do. That was the right defense for my side, to challenge the shot. I wish he hadn't landed on my foot.

"Honestly, I had no idea he landed on my foot until I turned back and he was already on the ground. As soon as he released the ball I turned around and tried to chase the rebound and see where the ball was going, and apparently he landed on my foot while I was already turned.

"I really feel bad for the guy. I wish it didn't happen, that it was a different result ... I have a lot of respect for Kawhi. I think he is one of the best players. I wish him all the best," Pachulia said.