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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is hoping to guide his team to an unlikely playoff berth in Orlando. But, much like the players, Pop is making sure to keep social justice issues at the forefront. The longtime head coach had more comments regarding the pervasiveness of systemic racism in American society, touching on […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills has, unfortunately, been experiencing racism since his days as a young kid in Canberra, Australia. His devotion to advocacy for racial justice is inspiring folks across the NBA community, including his longtime coach, Gregg Popovich. Speaking to the The New York Times’ Marc Stein, Mills recounted a traumatic experience […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and his assistant, Becky Hammon, have been engulfed in a bit controversy of late following their decision not to take a knee during the national prior to the Spurs’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. For his part, San Antonio swingman DeMar DeRozan came to the defense […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich curiously opted not to kneel during the national anthem prior to his team’s match versus the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The act of kneeling has become a form of protest to denounce racism and police brutality, popularized by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The issue became […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is indeed a man of few words. But when it comes to dealing with social issues, the 5-time NBA champion tactician is arguably one of the most eloquent figures in all of professional sports. Pop took some time off the Spurs’ preparations against the Sacramento Kings on Friday […]

Gregg Popovich and assistant coach Becky Hammon stood up during the national anthem on Friday as players from the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings kneeled. Popovich, a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and coach of the USA Basketball men’s senior national team, had his hands at his side. Players and […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spoke on Saturday about why the Black Lives Matter is so important to him as an individual. And tried to do so in 34 seconds. Popovich said failure to understand what Black Lives Matter represents is indicative of ignorance, adding “Everybody’s tired” of Black Americans facing inequality. On […]

At long last, the New York Knicks’ head coaching vacancy has been filled by a familiar face among NBA fans, as Tom Thibodeau is now the head coach of the Knicks. Thibodeau’s fellow Team USA coach Gregg Popovich commented on the hiring of Thibs with fairly glowing praise, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press: […]

The San Antonio Spurs designated Becky Hammon as their head coach for Thursday’s scrimmage game against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a masked Gregg Popovich serving as her assistant, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. Popovich wants the Spurs to rotate their head coaches for the scrimmage games: The Spurs have designated Becky Hammon […]

Calling out to all anti-maskers – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has something to say. Preparations for the restart of this year’s NBA season are fully underway as teams continue to settle in in the billion-dollar bubble the league has created in Orlando. The NBA has set-up strict protocols and guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety as […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has always had LeBron James’ back, and that trend continued on Monday. During his conference call with Spurs reporters, Popovich ripped Fox News host Laura Ingraham for being “clueless.” Pop then emphasized that he wants white people to get educated on the history of social injustices in America. […]

Multiple NBA coaches paid tribute to civil rights leader and former U.S. Representative John Lewis after Lewis passed away on Friday night following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers noted some of the rights Lewis fought for are still under siege today. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago: […]

The San Antonio Spurs have an outside shot at reaching a play-in tournament for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. However, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is prioritizing growth over immediate success. Despite the 22 teams at the NBA restart having just eight games before the start of the playoffs, Popovich […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich slammed the state of Texas and how it’s handling the coronavirus pandemic. Per Tom Petrini of KENS 5, Popovich put on his usual acidic tone on his criticism of Texas’ governor. “We’ve been all over the map in Texas, nobody knows what the hell is going on. We […]

Much has been said about how Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic is a genuinely nice guy. The most recent NBA personality to heap praise on the gentle giant is non other than Boban’s former coach with the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich. Coach Popovich started off by destroying his former player in true Pop […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not one to shy away from discussing social issues. In fact, he is one of the most outspoken NBA personalities when talking about them. The 71-year old mentor recently gave his two cents about the history of racial inequality, citing a New York Times article written by […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills will donate his remaining salary for the 2019-20 season, amounting to more than $1 million, to aid Black Lives Matter organizations in his home country of Australia. With that, head coach Gregg Popovich lauded the Aussie’s decision and called him the “spiritual leader of the team.” “He’s the spiritual […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is optimistic the Olympics will take place next summer in Tokyo. Popovich is the head coach of Team USA. The Olympics were supposed to take place this summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the committee to postpone the Summer Games. Gregg Popovich – the coach of the USA […]

As the 22 invited teams have started to practice in preparation for the league restart beginning July 30, one notable figure believes the NBA “bubble” is one of the safest places to be in the world as COVID-19 continues to ravage the country: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich spoke to Royce Young […]

Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs wants to entreat people that they don’t lose momentum in these critical times for the Black Lives Matter movement. After the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, a surge of protests and widespread dissatisfaction with the current treatment of black people in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are indeed one of the most distinguished franchises in NBA history. The Silver and Black have proven that you don’t need to be a big market team to achieve success, winning a total of five NBA titles since the beginning of the new millennium. The team’s long-time head coach Gregg Popovich […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is statistically vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and developing symptoms since he’s 71 years old. However, that’s not going to stop the legendary tactician from coaching the Spurs at the “bubble” games, which are taking place at the Walt Disney Resort. According to Mike Finger of the San Antonio […]

A rather out-of-this-world rumor made its rounds of late, involving San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich being linked to a shock move to the Brooklyn Nets. There appears to be no truth to this rumor, with Nets general manager Sean Marks outwardly denying such claims. According to Marks, Brooklyn has no intention to pursue […]

Are the Brooklyn Nets preparing to lure Gregg Popovich away from the San Antonio Spurs? Gerald Brown of Let’s Get Technical — a podcast starring former NBA forwards Rasheed Wallace and Bonzi Wells — said “there’s a story going around that the Brooklyn Nets are looking to make a Godfather offer to Gregg Popovich.” "There's […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is without a doubt one of the best coaches to ever hit the NBA sidelines. He is the winningest coach of the league and also one the most real – bringing his A-game every time he steps foot in the court as well as the cameras. Pop is […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich can sometimes be a very mysterious man. Aside from his legendary status as one of the greatest coaches in league history, Pop is also known for giving reporters a tough time whenever they get a chance to interview him — something that veteran reporter Doris Burke can relate […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich has cut the price of his Texas mansion by $1.4 million, bringing it down to $3.1 million. Per Jack Fleming of LA Times, the mansion’s initial price tag was at $4.5 million in 2018. This summer, the Spurs coach relisted it to $3.5 million. Now, the price tag […]

During an interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan spoke about his admiration for head coach Gregg Popovich during the current social climate. Popovich has not only stood behind and supported African Americans ever since he joined the NBA, but he’s also been one of the most outspoken […]

With the enormous audience the NBA is able to generate, it is to no surprise that people involved in the league would try to use the platform they have to express their position on different societal issues.  Here is a look at five of the most vocal NBA personalities when it comes to social issues. […]

We have got some cross-league beef going on. According to Maureen Dowd of the New York Times, Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs blasted NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for “folding” to Donald Trump. ““A smart man is running the N.F.L. and he didn’t understand the difference between the flag and […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is calling out Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New England Patriots boss Robert Kraft for supporting President Donald Trump. A total of seven NFL owners, including Jones and Kraft, gave $1 million to Trump’s Inaugural Committee. The Spurs’ legendary coach has never shied away from bashing Trump […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich admits it’s very important as a white head coach to gain the trust of his black players. The NBA is mostly made up of African-Americans, and the Spurs’ legendary tactician acknowledges that white people need to understand the privilege they have to empathize with what the African American […]

The San Antonio Spurs were already going to have an uphill climb to get into the modified playoffs and extend their 22-year postseason streak, but the hill is now even steeper with the news that LaMarcus Aldridge is done for the season after shoulder surgery. Four games out of the No. 8 spot going into […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich delivered a powerful, moving speech about racism in America while speaking out on the tragic murder of George Floyd. The Spurs actually posted Popovich’s video on their official Twitter account. As expected, the San Antonio franchise is fully behind Pop and the message he’s trying to convey. […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has been active in the fight for social justice and equality in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the consequent protests. The longtime NBA coach knows there’s a lot that should change, but he knows it should start with those with the platform to be heard. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr apparently wasn’t moved by President Donald Trump’s photo in front of St. John’s Church amid nearby protests of racial injustice on Monday. The Warriors coach tweeted the image of Trump holding a Bible with quite the sarcastic caption: I feel so much better seeing him hold the Bible. […]

Two of the most prominent NBA coaches teamed up with recognizable names of the sports world to call for police accountability in the wake of the brutality the country has now witnessed for years. Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs teamed up with Anquan Boldin, Demario […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his admiration for San Antonio Spurs bench boss Gregg Popovich, who continues to speak out and fight racism and racial injustice in the U.S. Pop recently spoke to Dave Zirin of The Nation and sounded off on the current situation unfolding throughout the country. “The thing that […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has had it with President Donald Trump, and he showed so in his latest rant against No. 45. The longtime Spurs helmsman picked apart Trump’s lack of leadership, calling him “deranged” and insane for being unwilling to do the bare minimum to unify the country. Via Dave Zirin […]