Tag: Gregg Popovich
Gregg Popovich recovering from a mild stroke
On November 2nd, Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, experienced a mild stroke. Fortunately, he is expected to make...
Gregg Popovich out; Spurs interim coach Mitch Johnson leads
Gregg Popovich encountered a health setback just before the San Antonio Spurs game on Saturday, leading to his indefinite absence from the team. During...
Gregg Popovich on Sandro Mamukelashvili: “He’s an international player, and those guys know how...
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thought Sandro Mamukelashvili provided poise off the bench during Thursday's 106-88 road win vs. the Utah Jazz...
Popovich emphasizes accountability as Spurs transition to winning
In recent seasons, Gregg Popovich has adopted a notably more patient and forgiving coaching style for the San Antonio Spurs. As the team shifted...
Darko Rajakovic: Coach Pop told me not to skip any steps with young Raptors
Here’s Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic on building the team’s foundation/advice he got from San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich over the...
Gregg Popovich on Sidy Cissoko: “I think he’s gonna be a special player”
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich envisions a bright future for sophomore small forward Sidy Cissoko. (via ESPN): “He’s the dream in the back of...
Gregg Popovich on Keldon Johnson: “He’s a big energy guy”
San Antonio received a remarkable performance from Keldon Johnson, who returned to full strength after battling a stomach virus earlier in the week, as...
Gregg Popovich on Devin Vassell: He’s going to have the ball a lot for...
As Victor Wembanyama's rookie season progresses, his Spurs teammates are still discovering the full extent of his skills, with coach Gregg Popovich emphasizing the...
Gregg Popovich: Chris Paul is one of the NBA’s all-time best competitors
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich called Golden Warriors point guard Chris Paul an all-time great competitor following last night’s 112-102 home loss...
Popovich suggested changes for Wembanyama after San Antonio’s road trip
Victor Wembanyama, the rookie center for the San Antonio Spurs, has been under a minutes restriction due to a series of right ankle sprains...
Gregg Popovich: Aggressiveness is where Victor Wembanyama has made the most progress
Here’s San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich applauding rookie Victor Wembanyama’s understanding of the game earlier this week. (via San Antonio Spurs): Reporter: “When you...
Gregg Popovich: Tre Jones understands the point guard position better than he ever has
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been pleased with Tre Jones’ play at backup point guard this season (averaging 7.9 PPG/2.8 RPG/5.1...
Gregg Popovich doubles down on chiding ‘hateful’ boos
Gregg Popovich seems unwavering in his position on taking the mic to reprimand the Spurs' home crowd for booing Kawhi Leonard, a former star....
Popovich’s anger intensified after an incident lecturing booing fans mid-game
Following the Spurs' loss to the Clippers, Coach Gregg Popovich addressed the San Antonio crowd's booing of Kawhi Leonard. Despite dismissing reporters' inquiries about...
Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama: Europeans are more civil than we are
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich recently commended the team's top draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, for his impressive demeanor both on and off...
