Infinite Coach Gregg Popovich: 73 Years and New Milestones

Gregg Popovich, bathed in gray hair, and more than built his life on seventy-three “chestnuts” with five rings, he could sit in his armchair and watch the years pass. . But not yet. No monotonous counting of days, no sitting in a chair other than a bench.I’d rather count the days together match and win Like March, he was crowned the most winning coach in the NBA. Now, he has his 1,347 wins and can be on the coach’s podium for the most games, like last night’s win against the Chicago Bulls for “his” win. San Antonio Spurs 2051 Crash, leaving Bill Fitch in 3rd place.continue to lead past rankings Lenny Wilkens (2.487) and the second is Don Nelson (2,398), depriving Popovich of the honorary title of most successful coach.

but one more “Pops” Honors Collection, The coach’s winning longevity, another figure that explains his loyalty to the Spurs, to which he’s been committed since 1996. Olympics (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) and silver anniversaries have already been celebrated, the couple’s marriage (Tim Duncan and David Robinson in “Twin Towers”), and their enduring and luxurious “Big The trio’s marriage to Three’. Duncan Tony Parker Manu Ginobili.

Gregg Popovich is apparently an indomitable “old” rogue who’s actually in control of a variety of personalities, some of which are current.a living relic The NBA that refuses to go to the trunk of memories and has always been recycled.

From being a harsh, military coach with players – he was a player and started out as an assistant coach. Larry Brown At the United States Air Force Academy, you are affable, close to your students, and very flexible, giving you decision-making power even during downtime. From his late ’90s Rocky Center basketball defended by Duncan and Robinson to his foundation in the ring in 1999, The dizzying and noble offensive Coral Basketball of the centuryrepresented by four titles of the “Big Three”, adapted to the current era of triples. “It wasn’t basketball.”

It also has a lot of picturesque Popovich to compliment his charisma, has or has not. He is a man close to a player, acid in the presshas a long and sometimes brief history of sarcastic reactions to journalists. winning record“I’d rather talk about basketball. It’s not your job to be personal.

“The biggest challenge of the preseason? After that, the only thing that matters is getting to the restaurant on time,” he told reporters during the preparation period. “pearl” Popovich released some very tough stuff in the preseason. “Are you excited for the start of training? Did anyone see me asking something meaningful? Wishing you a Happy New Year…I’ve been up all night thinking about that. And it was the first.are you kidding?. etc.

The legacy ‘Pops’ leaves extends beyond its title, tactical and emotional methods, and contributions to the game. Because there are multiple sides to Gregg Popovich, transcendence breaker. He abandoned the egocentrism of the NBA and accepted European basketball in words and deeds.Recognizing the learning of concepts from Old Continent engineers such as Zeljko Obradovic world Dasko Ivankovic,Trust Ettore Messina As an assistant coach from 2014 to 2019, he worked with not only North Americans like Tim Duncan (USA), but also South Americans like Manu Ginobili (Argentina) and Europeans like Tony Parker (France). I designed such a “cosmopolitan” trident.

Popovich moves away from NBA egotism by acknowledging European basketball

But more importantly, it Gender equalityeven typical American basketball is imperfect, with the pay gap between NBA mascots and WNBA stars being the most telling evidence. Becky Hammon what assistant coach -The current coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Ace, who became the NBA’s first female coach.

How long will “pops” last?

The new numbers achieved by the Spurs coach again raise the question of when Gregg Popovich will shelve his career. there was Quinn Snyder As a candidate to replace him, Pops has not disclosed what his plans are.

The only proof is that Gregg Popovich continues to radiate strength and passion. The liveliness of his face is enduring. It can also be seen in how the Spurs communicate non-negotiable thoughts. coral basketballthe energy and chemistry their boys play with, the most assist San Antonio has more than 30 rations per game and has the third-most possessions with 104.

Innovative maestro Popovich likes to whisper to young people and instill team spirit. I mean, tell them basketball. Because of this, when everything seemed to be over for him at the end of the victorious Spurs cycle, he had the motivation to start over by leading the franchise in a complete rebuild. Dejounte Murraybut “Pops” was convinced that sooner or later something great could happen. Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and company.

And now it is possible to retire, beyond the permanence of his work in the past, his ideas continue to reincarnate into the disciples who have absorbed them. Steve Kerr Also Mike Budenholzer. “Pops” will never go away, but over time, it hasn’t gone away yet.