Gregg Popovich Articles - Page 32

The San Antonio Spurs are a close knit group and they aren’t afraid to say so. Kawhi Leonard stated how he missed Tim Duncan’s presence on the first day of training camp. Now coach Gregg Popovich expressed to reporters that he’s feeling a little bit lonely already. You don’t coach someone for 20 years. That’s a long, long […]

San Antonio Spurs fans rejoice. The Tim Duncan–Gregg Popovich bromance isn’t done yet, as the newly-retired big man was spotted at their practice facility on Wednesday. Coach Popovich said Monday that Duncan can be “the coach of whatever he feels like.” It seems like the “Big Fundamental” has taken him up on the offer, as […]

Aside from being a champion coach and one of the best ever, San Antonio Spurs bench tactician Gregg Popovich has always been known for giving very short, sometimes even one-word answers during interviews. However, things were different when asked to give his take on athletes’ protest of racial violence, started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin […]

With his playing days now behind him, newly-retired Tim Duncan will reunite with the only man he’s called “coach” for the last 19 years — Gregg Popovich. Duncan already has a full-time offer from the Spurs, and it looks like that may turn into a coaching position. According to Melissa Rohlin of the San Antonio Express-News, “Pop” […]

Gregg Popovich was at a local elementary school in San Antonio doing charity work as he and Patty Mills gave out shoes to the youth. During these events, and given the setting, the atmosphere is supposed to be all hopeful and pleasant. However, one reporter tried to Hail Mary a question relating to the Colin […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich might seem like a grumpy old man who doesn’t know how to have fun most of the time with a dry sense of humor, but he really is a comedian at heart. Earlier this week, Popovich and Patty Mills visited a local elementary school to pass out 200 boxes […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has built a somewhat tough and rugged reputation around the league for his no-nonsense approach to the game of basketball — to those who know him, they know he has a soft spot. As evidenced by his post-championship celebrations and candid interviews with TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager, […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich paid a surprise visit to his old friend Sam Presti at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice’s Humanitarian Awards dinner. Presti was being honored as the OCCJ’s 2016 Humanitarian of the Year for his commitment to diversity and inclusion within the Thunder organization. “He’s amongst the people that have […]

Given the situations he has been put in, the Denver Nuggets‘ Michael Malone has done a stellar job as an NBA head coach. Before receiving his untimely termination from the Sacramento Kings, Malone was the one coach who broke through to DeMarcus Cousins at the professional level. Now, Malone has changed the culture in Denver. […]

This year’s Summer Olympics may have just concluded, and the next one in Tokyo is still four years from now, but for soon-to-be Team USA Basketball head coach Gregg Popovich, it’s never too early to start preparing. This time, instead of thinking of plays and drills he’ll have his future team run, he’s focusing on his […]

It seems like a long time since Team USA had failed to bring the gold home. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been wanting a chance to right those wrongs ever since. When the topic of Olympic basketball is brought up, thoughts of greatness often come up in the minds of people — Charles […]

After an ultimately successful Olympic campaign that culminated in yesterday’s gold medal winning 30-point smashing of Serbia, Team USA Director Jerry Colangelo is already looking for continuity in the next Olympiad. A team that didn’t struggle to share the ball but instead faced problems getting open shots clearly was at its most cohesive state in […]

For the longest time, Gregg Popovich has been considered to be in the Mount Rushmore of coaching greats by many pundits. But back in the day, when a 30-year-old Popovich was still a nobody, he was hired by one of the worst colleges in the country, and that’s already Division III basketball. As we all […]

For years, the San Antonio Spurs have been widely recognized as the NBA’s model franchise. As good as the names on their roster have been over the past decade, one thing remains constant aside from winning games. It’s how they play. No matter who’s inside the court or who’s active on game day, Gregg Popovich’s […]

The second annual NBPA Players’ Choice Awards took place today, with a variety of honors handed out to some of the game’s icons. The titles of the specific awards aren’t exactly what traditional (like Best Dressed and Best Social Media Follow), and they’re voted for by the players rather than the media and fans. Often, […]

Have you ever wondered which NBA coach would be the best U.S. President? Andrew Sharp of Sports Illustrated decided to take the task it into his own hands to decide who would be the best coach to be in the Oval Office. There weren’t many surprises throughout the list. Gregg Popovich, coming in at number […]

In a recent interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, former San Antonio Spurs forward and NBA Champion Stephen Jackson, touched on ex-teammate Steve Kerr, saying it was tough to see him lose in the 2016 NBA Finals. Jackson admitted that he felt bad for Kerr and wished he could have suited up to “go to war” for […]

Don Nelson was known as a coach who did things differently than most. He started the small ball movement in the NBA long before it morphed into what it is today. In his latter coaching days, he ran the same type of offense with the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks. At the time his […]

Earlier this week, Kevin Durant made some surprising comments about him like “looking in a mirror” when watching this year’s number two pick in the draft, Brandon Ingram. To some, it may seem like a huge compliment for the greenhorn. However, San Antonio Spurs and USA Select Team head coach Gregg Popovich had a different take on […]

Coach Mike Krzyzewski believes he would not be coaching the U.S. men’s national team today if not for the heroics of Kobe Bryant. The two-time gold medalist coach heads to Rio next month in pursuit of his third and final gold before he retires from coaching internationally. Krzyzewski admits when he reflects back that he wouldn’t be […]

Tim Duncan didn’t have a retirement tour. Spurs fans knew it was a possibility that he would walk away from the game this summer, but it’s still taking time for the reality to sink in. Duncan played under head coach Gregg Popovich for all 19 seasons he was in the NBA. The two shared a […]

With Kevin Durant joining the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green with the Golden State Warriors, many fans and members of the media have dubbed them as a “Super Team.” A similar label was given to the Miami Heat when LeBron James and Chris Bosh teamed up with Dwyane Wade in South […]

The NBA 2K franchise provides various game modes to choose from. Every year, gamers are provided new ways to play with their favorite teams and players. MyGM, MyCareer, and online head-to-head play are all popular features. Fans of the games can become incredibly passionate about it. Online users can modify features of the game and […]

It’s that time of year again; the major free agents expected to change teams have landed a contract and movement is beginning to slow down. It’s the perfect time to dive way too far into the journalistic abyss with a throwback photo of legendary San Antonio Spurs coach, Gregg Popovich. Pop graduated from the Air […]

Gregg Popovich‘s t-shirt game is on point. Just days after rocking a Tim Duncan shirt in his first media session since Duncan‘s retirement announcement, the Spurs head coach is back with another phenomenal wardrobe choice. While speaking to the US Olympic swim team, Pop chose to wear a “Vote for Pedro” shirt: https://www.instagram.com/p/BH5U6ssj7c_/ Popovich was […]

Speculation over why NBA players make decisions is always fun. Just this summer, we’ve heard a number of things regarding what went into Kevin Durant’s decision to leave for the Golden State Warriors. You’re never sure what exactly is true and what isn’t, or in the end, why a player really makes the choices that […]

The whole NBA world knows how Gregg Popovich acts, especially during interviews and press conferences. He usually gives one word answers, and more often than not, trolls the person asking the question. But things were way different as he addressed the media on Tuesday afternoon, talking about the retirement of arguably his favorite son, Tim […]

A somber atmosphere can be felt in the city of San Antonio, Texas this week. In the wake of Spurs power forward Tim Duncan announcing his retirement, countless fans around the world have expressed their feelings toward The Big Fundamental. Former players, active players, and NBA coaches have even conveyed their admiration for Duncan and […]

You’ve gotta love Pop. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich did his media duties on Tuesday, the day after Tim Duncan announced his retirement after 19 years with the Spurs, while wearing a t-shirt with Duncan on the front. Pop came out just now wearing this… https://t.co/USpuJwHjfe pic.twitter.com/LHjz6wz1MX — Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) July […]

Gregg Popovich is one of the best coaches in the game, as we can all agree. He understands how to get the best out of each and every player. Coach Pop knew how to do just that with Kawhi Leonard. Now, he has said that he is going to try to do that same thing […]

It is well known that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich can be a tough interview on the sideline. He has a sense of humor that does not always mesh with the traditional side of sideline reporting. His interviews are usually short, basic, to the point answers without much insight. He will give you a […]

With the Spurs exiting the playoffs at the hands of the Thunder on Thursday, speculation has begun on whether San Antonio veterans Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili will retire. The one person who might know is their head coach, Gregg Popovich, but not even he is filled in on the legendary Spurs players’ plans. Popovich […]

It wouldn’t shock anyone if Gregg Popovich was a little salty on Thursday night. After all, the San Antonio Spurs were dominated in an elimination game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. The Thunder led by as many as 28 points, a shocker considering the Spurs won 67 games during the regular season. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night and officially eliminated the Spurs from the playoffs after taking the series 4-2. The Spurs were highly favored in this series and this could be perhaps Tim Duncan’s final game. Gregg Popovich was not pleased with the Spurs’ performance and roasted the Spurs’ […]

Classic Pop strikes again. Coach Gregg Popovich is known for giving short, simple answers to reporters who ask obvious questions. Sometimes it comes in the form of a one liner, and sometimes in the form of straight faced sarcasm. Prior to tonight’s match up between San Antonio and OKC with his team on the brink of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals tonight with a home victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder would set up a meeting against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. The Spurs, who could be playing their final game in the Tim Duncan-era, are looking to win […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder stole a second game on the San Antonio Spurs‘ home court this series to take a 3-2 lead into Game 6. With less than nine seconds remaining, Russell Westbrook clinched the win after after scoring a layup when a foul by Kawhi Leonard was not called by the official. Leonard and […]

Okay, this isn’t totally a true triangle offensive set set like we saw with Michael Jordan‘s Bulls or Shaq and Kobe‘s Lakers, but it’s close enough and it would surely make Phil Jackson proud. The San Antonio Spurs do a number of amazing things on the court, and their play has been dubbed ‘beautiful basketball’, because of […]

Boris Diaw has been one of the best role players in the NBA for years, and he’s a fundamental part of what makes the San Antonio Spurs so successful. In the paint, Diaw takes on centers and power forwards much bigger than him, and if he needs to, he can step out to utilize his […]