In the NBA playoffs, the Spurs lost a crucial battle, which also meant they missed the playoffs. This is the third consecutive season that the Spurs have missed the playoffs, and it also shows that the Spurs' rebuilding is not over. For the Spurs, their season is over, which also means that popovich is time to make decisions again.
After the Spurs' season ended, Popovich gave an interview to the media. He did not make it clear that he was going to retire, nor did he give a clear result. He said: It is not appropriate to ask this question now. For popovich, 73, no matter what decision is made, fans will not be surprised. It's just that the current Spurs don't have a GDP combination and don't have a super high winning percentage. But for Popovich, he still has many reasons to continue coaching. After all, the current Spurs have many New Year talents and hope to lead the Spurs back to glory.
For a head coach, being able to see the team from rebuilding to the top is undoubtedly a process and can also make him feel a sense of accomplishment. Looking back at Popovich's spurs coaching career, why not? Popovich began coaching the Spurs as early as 1996, 28 years ago. Popovich is the longest-serving coach in the NBA, including the four major leagues in the United States, leading the Spurs to five championships.
His most proud protégé is naturally "The Combination" and David Robinson, which has also allowed the Spurs to form a unique team culture. Friends who often watch Spurs games know that spurs players play very selflessly, have a strong sense of teamwork, and always make the team play a high winning rate. Because of this, Popovich also became the most victorious coach in NBA history. Not only that, he also led the U.S. men's basketball team to win the Olympic championship many times, which is not great.
Popovich, now 73, is still active in the basketball world. Maybe it's time for him to say goodbye, but Popovich seems to want to continue coaching. No matter what decision he ultimately makes, I believe the fans will continue to support him. The 73-year-old man, who lost his beloved wife two years ago, was a blow to him. Fortunately, he slowly recovered from his injuries and continued to return to the basketball court he loved. Although the Spurs are no longer as competitive as they used to be, as long as popovich is present, the possibilities are endless.
For many veteran fans, Popovich has become a habit of watching the ball. If the Spurs coach is no longer Popovich one day, fans may have a long time to adapt. There are also many fans who say that they still hope that Popovich will lead the Spurs to another championship before retiring. Although it is difficult, it is also a common wish of fans and Popovich. Regardless, fans still want to see Popovich coach a few more games, after all, his coaching style and wisdom are a unique scenery that brings more fun to NBA games.
Great Coach Popovich, hope he's all right!