THE Greg Popovic announced his retirement from the bench San Antonio Spursafter 29 full season, with the iconic coach saying his goodbye. It is worth noting that Mitch Johnson’s former assistant is now taking over.
San Antonio Spurs had announced Popovic’s departure for some time, one of the biggest figure in the history of the team that won five champions in the NBA, while also having a record for 29 years!
The 76 -year -old coach who had retired from his duties from November due to a stroke appeared apparently paid in a press conference given by the team to say his own goodbye at a shocking moment.
The entire Spurs team escorted Gregg Popovich to his first press conference since suffering a stroke in November.pic.twitter.com/2KuIOy0oQP
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“One of the reasons I leave is because the team needs someone who can give the most. This is what these players deserve. And we know we have the right person here in San Antonio, “Popovic said with a weak voice and a slow speech.
Mitch Johnson, who had already taken over as a trainer for most of the season, was confirmed as the permanent new head coach. Mitch did an excellent job this year, under difficult conditions. We saw him in practice, and he was brilliant. We have new players who can become great.
Mitch is the man who will guide them in the future. And I will be here to help him as I can, “were Popovic’s words, who was stored by the attendees.
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Popovic appeared at a press conference along with two of the most iconic players of his time, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan, while not missing the opportunity to show his humor by wearing a t -shirt with the “El Jefe” (the boss) and a boss: With his players.
The Spurs finished 13th in the western region and stayed out of play-offs for the 6th consecutive year. However, the future seems optimistic, with Umaniamas at the center and reinforcement of the roster with Rouki of the Year Stefon Castle and the All-Star Guard Diard Fox, who was acquired in February.