Discovered this nice tribute video to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Coinciding together with his Naismtih Corridor of Fame induction, a veritable who’s who of NBA coaches share their expertise and admiration for the winningest coach in NBA historical past.
Former Spurs gamers Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, two of the video games brightest coaches kick off with their tackle Pop’s legacy each on and off the court docket.
The video contains Rick Carlisle who shared how Popovich invited him to come back see San Antonio earlier than he was ever employed.
His teaching tree is huge, however how he brings others into the fold whether or not they work in San Antonio or not, is inclusive and alluring.
The tribute additionally contains Dwayne Casey, Erik Spoelstra, Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, Nate McMillan, J. B. Bickerstaff, Steve Clifford, Steve Nash, Tom Thibodeau, Mike Budenholzer, Jamahl Mosley, Jason Kidd, Ty Lue, Wes Unseld Jr., Billy Donovan, Chauncey Billups, Monty Williams, Chris Finch, Willie Inexperienced, Darvin Ham, Will Hardy, Stephen Silas, and Ime Udoka, many who’re par of that community of San Antonio Spurs gamers and assistants who’ve gone on to steer their very own groups.
Whereas everyone knows Pop in all probability didn’t need the popularity, it’s a present for followers to see his affect and stamp on the sport from past the San Antonio metropolis limits.
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