How Gregg Popovich plays a pivotal role in Spurs, Victor Wembanyama NBA Playoffs run

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Nothing will keep a man away from his passion. In November of 2024, Coach Gregg Popovich had to slowly let go of his beloved head coaching post in the San Antonio Spurs system. Coach Mitch Johnson took over in helping develop Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. They also added De'Aaron Fox to the squad and are now off to the NBA Playoffs.

One might think that Coach Popovich would have fully called it quits but he has still been helping the Spurs.

How Coach Popovich advices Wembanyama, Spurs in the NBA Playoffs

Whether it is because he is having withdrawals from his 30-year career or really wanted to lead Victor Wembanyama to another Spurs dynasty, Coach Gregg Popovich has not stopped. He is still very adamant at helping his squad and it paid off as they have 62 wins as the second seed entering the NBA Playoffs.

Coach Popovich is in contact with nearly all of the Spurs and they revealed what pieces of advice they have taken from him, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

"He looks amazing. He’s doing great. It’s always good to see him. He stays in touch. He texts me or calls me from time to time, probably every other day. But at the same time, he’s very encouraging, telling me that he’s proud of me and things like that. I mean, he’s definitely still himself. He’s still sharp. He’s still very much Pop. He has not skipped a beat at all," declared.