Gregg Popovich reacts in the most characteristically Popovich manner when a fan yells his name
When a fan tried to approach him on the street with such overwhelming enthusiasm, Gregg Popovich made the unexpected appearance of letting out a cheeky smile. Nevertheless, a supporter could have made Gregg Popovich laugh.
Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has spent years cultivating a reputation as a harsh, hard-nosed coach who exhorts his players to bring some “nasty” to the floor. Popovich’s occasionally combative relationship with some media personnel is a part of his style, and frequently, his prickly demeanour during interviews results in some inadvertent humour.
In light of the Spurs’ challenging conditions on the court, the fan may be thrilled to see Pop out and about, grinning and being all joyful. After all, the great coach hasn’t had much reason to grin this season due to the Spurs’ performance. The Spurs have only managed a 12-25 record after 37 games, which ranks them as the second-worst team in the Western Conference.
A team that has been surprisingly consistent in being a contender for most of Gregg Popovich’s head coaching career has seen such a sudden fall from grandeur.
Nevertheless, despite the Spurs’ struggles this season on the court, the future benefits might end up being a huge source of happiness. The Spurs are now in a stronger position to select a player who will change the franchise in a few months thanks to their decline in the standings.
And if Gregg Popovich knows anything, it’s that utilising the first overall pick to choose Victor Wembanyama, is one of the finest ways to turn around a franchise’s fortunes that he once did it with Tim Duncan in 1997.