Gregg Popovich Articles - Page 29

After suffering a ruptured left quadriceps injury during last season’s Western Conference semifinals, Tony Parker has since been recovering from it, in an attempt to play during the start of the season. Just last week though, an update was released about him, moving his timetable for a possible return by November. Now, Gregg Popovich shares […]

Newcomer Rudy Gay is anxious to make his debut with the San Antonio Spurs, but it might take a bit longer than he expected to make his return to the court. The former Sacramento Kings forward tore his Achilles, ending his 2016-17 season prematurely — an injury head coach Gregg Popovich has made sure to […]

With all the success he’s had in his career, it’s not an easy feat to gain Gregg Popovich’s respect and receive high praise from him. However, Joffrey Lauvergne did enough during the San Antonio Spurs’ training camp to earn just that, as the veteran head coach only had good words to say about his performance […]

The NBA offseason is a time for players to enjoy more time with their families and their beds, and less around the stress that comes with being a professional basketball player, so when Danny Green saw San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s name on his ringing phone while trying to sleep, a scary thought […]

Amid the social unrest and controversy surrounding the NFL and NBA this weekend after comments from President Donald Trump, the San Antonio Spurs’ Media Day was led with questions about the former’s comments, topic which head coach Gregg Popovich didn’t hesitate to delve into. “Our country is an embarrassment to the world,” said Popovich, according […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had big words of praise for the EuroBasket tournament taking place as part of a four nation affair this year, claiming this iteration has been the best to date. “I’ve loved it for many years and it isn’t any different than any other year,” said Popovich. “Always on […]

Upon signing a two-year, $5 million fully-guaranteed deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs, spark plug Manu Ginobili celebrated his new contract alongside head coach Gregg Popovich, both sitting front-row at the Ed Sheeran concert at a sold out AT&T Center, according to Madalyn Mendoza of the San Antonio Express-News. Sheeran wore a LaMarcus […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was hailed as the Coach You’d Most Like To Play For by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, […]

In 14 NBA seasons, Dennis Rodman established himself as one of the greatest defenders and rebounders in league history. Six years ago, the Detroit Pistons retired his No. 10 jersey and he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. During Rodman’s Hall of Fame career, he played for five different teams including the […]

Generally viewed as the best-run organization in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have been often cited by plenty of personalities around the league as the model franchise several other teams look up to. That includes former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, who made a recent appearance on ESPN’s “The Jump” to discuss a […]

During this offseason, there have been some coaches who previously held front office positions, who have been removed from their executive roles, to focus more on calling the plays for their teams on the sidelines. The Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer and Clippers’ Doc Rivers are examples of these, and the developments that have happened over the […]

The decision to come back to don the black-and-white of the San Antonio Spurs was no easy task for Manu Ginobili, having told the organization and the media that he would take time to weigh his options and discuss the best course for his career during a vacation with his family. Having chosen to return […]

Stephen Jackson has made a name for himself since his playing days that he is not shy to speak his mind and give his opinion even on controversial topics. He recently did that again, when he made an appearance on The Ryen Russillo Show on Tuesday. The 39-year-old former NBA player revealed that after he […]

Robert Horry recently appeared on the podcast “Road Trippin’ with RJ and Channing” and discussed Derek Fisher‘s game winner that took place in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. The shot was taken and made with 0.4 seconds left on the clock, putting […]

San Antonio Spurs three-and-D specialist Danny Green was the recipient of a surprise phone call from his head coach, Gregg Popovich, shortly after he was announced as a member of the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team. “He said ‘congratulations,’ I’m like ‘what for?’, he said ‘you made the NBA All-Defensive team,’” Green said. “I said ‘oh, […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Jonathon Simmons appears to be on the verge of hitting paydirt. For someone who once paid $150 just to get a try-out in the NBAD-League, the $9 million the Spurs are reportedly preparing to offer Simmons is akin to discovering a gold chest. Marc Stein of ESPN got a whiff of […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has been named the Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season, edging out candidates Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. D’Antoni was the genius behind the making of James Harden, the “points guard” at the beginning of the season — experiment […]

University of Colorado standout Derrick White couldn’t hold back the tears after receiving a call from San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, informing him that he was soon-to-be selected by the organization as the 29th overall pick of Thursday’s NBA Draft. Derrick White, @Dwhite921, got emotional when he got a call from Gregg Popovich. Tears […]

The conclusion of the NBA season naturally gets everyone thinking about the offseason. For the Clippers, that means navigating a sea of uncertainty. This sea includes the pending free agency of the franchise’s biggest star, point guard Chris Paul. Paul has an option for an early player termination. Considering he stands to earn a major […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton showed up at a volleyball tournament in Del Mar, Calif. this weekend, choosing to don the Gregg Popovich–Steve Kerr 2020 presidential campaign t-shirt, stemming from the time both head coaches spoke against the election of President Donald Trump. Check it out: Coach Walton already angling for a spot in the […]

A known disciplinarian and an excellent basketball mind, Gregg Popovich wasn’t always the genius that many have credited with the longtime excellence the San Antonio Spurs have displayed throughout his two decades of service to the team. According to Hank Egan, who coached him at the Air Force Academy and also coached the Golden State Warriors‘ Mike Brown […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich hasn’t tasted defeat very many times during his postseason career and definitely not many in the form of a sweep, but he did so after Monday night’s Game 4 against a stacked Golden State Warriors team. The man at the helm had all sorts of praise for the […]

When Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals tipped off on Monday night, fans were surprised to see Manu Ginobili starting for the San Antonio Spurs. With the team down 0-3 against the Golden State Warriors, it was no secret that it could be the last time the Argentinian international plays in the NBA. When asked if that […]

Despite getting swept by the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, Gregg Popovich was still gracious in defeat and is not taking anything away from their opponents. During the postgame press conference following Game 4, the San Antonio Spurs head coach had a message to the Warriors’ critics, saying that the team deserves all the […]

In what could turn out to be San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili‘s last NBA game, Gregg Popovich pulled him out of the contest with 2:23 left in the fourth quarter, as the Golden State Warriors were already leading by 17 points at that time. The 39-year-old Argentinian international made his way to the bench in the […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich couldn’t help but laugh at this floptastic attempt by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after he was hit in the face by Kawhi Leonard‘s substitute, Jonathon Simmons. Watch the clip below: https://youtu.be/Rqp6s2bb13A While a foul definitely occurred, Green’s reaction was wildly exaggerated and worthy of one of […]

Since the infamous incident that injured Kawhi Leonard‘s ankle, Zaza Pachulia has been mocked and even ridiculed online by the San Antonio Spurs‘ supporters. He has continued to receive criticism for the “dirty play” he made, which many believe may have caused their opponent’s chances of contending for the title. That said, it has been […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich cut straight to the chase following Saturday’s Game 3 loss and said his star forward Kawhi Leonard was “likely out” for Monday night’s Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, according to an ESPN report. Leonard has been out of the series since the 7:52 mark of the […]

Kevin Durant might be smelling the roses of being up 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, but he’s not forgetting about his opposition and the historic greatness he exemplifies. Now a 10-year veteran of the league, Durant has seen first-hand just how dangerous the San Antonio Spurs are with a coaching genius at the helm, not […]

Gregg Popovich has always been known to be a man of a few words during interviews, and is very well versed in sarcasm. It’s often that he gives very short responses, as well as one-liners that leave reporters speechless. The San Antonio Spurs head coach was at it again during the postgame media session after their […]

Gregg Popovich will not give the local media something to run with after franchise icon Tim Duncan visited the facility a few times during the past couple of series. The veteran forward has been helping out the San Antonio Spurs big men, as they face an uphill battle with the absence of Kawhi Leonard due […]

In the NBA, like any other professional sport, injuries come with the territory of competition with varying degrees of injuries. It has become the center of attention for the San Antonio Spurs with Kawhi Leonard unable to play in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors due to a sprained left […]

San Antonio Spurs talisman Kawhi Leonard has been declared out for Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Gregg Popovich told reporters on Saturday morning. While Pop insists “he’s not thrilled” with the decision, the man at the helm claims “he’s still not ready” as Jonathon Simmons draws another start at small forward in […]

The NBA has named Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets, and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs as the finalists for the Coach of the Year award, as announced on Inside the NBA on TNT. Spoelstra seemed mired in a rebuilding season, losing the first 30 games of the team’s […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spared no feelings when it came to his post-game press conference, letting it all out after a disappointing effort from his team in a 36-point meltdown loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs starters looked out of it throughout […]

LaMarcus Aldridge had yet another typical disappearing act in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals series against the Golden State Warriors — going from leading the way for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 with 28 points, to being one of four starters that failed to reach double-figures scoring with only eight points […]

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, who couldn’t play due to an ankle injury, the San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to the Golden State Warriors, 136-100. After the loss, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was upset with his team’s effort and believed that the Spurs’ heart wasn’t in the game due to […]

The Golden State Warriors were almost going to be without interim head coach Mike Brown in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Why was Brown almost going to miss the game? Well, he almost got arrested. Mike Brown was almost arrested on his way to arena thanks […]

ABC/ESPN sideline reporter Doris Burke turned the tables on the sarcastically grumpy San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich during Sunday’s Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, skipping on the usual follow-up question as a self-given treat for Mother’s Day. “Happy Mother’s Day to me, I’m taking the reprieve, sir. Mike Breen, back to […]