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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs get warm NBA Playoffs advice from Gregg Popovich
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs received playoff advice from Coach Gregg Popovich, despite his absence during the games. The team is well-prepared and seen as a strong contender for the championship.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama is a top player for the Spurs.
- Gregg Popovich provided advice to the team before the playoffs.
- The Spurs are favorites to win the championship.
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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs get warm NBA Playoffs advice from Gregg Popovich originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Antonio Spurs are entering the NBA Playoffs well-equipped and fully able. Victor Wembanyama has proven himself to be a top player in the league and will probably lead the squad to a Larry O'Brien trophy. However, there is one person missing in this title run that a lot of fans know — Coach Gregg Popovich. Despite his absence, he gave Stephon Castle and the rest of the team a few words to live by before their games.
Wembanyama, Spurs receive advice from Coach Popovich
The Spurs know their identity and have formed schemes well around Victor Wembanyama. Statistically, they should be one of the favorites to win the championship alongside the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder. While they have those technicalities figured out, Coach Gregg Popovich still had one reminder before the NBA Playoffs that focused on intangibles.
Stephon Castle unveiled what Popovich said to the Spurs, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
"His message was not to really do anything different from what we’ve been doing all season. I think he kind of just gave us another perspective on how well we’ve been playing and the position we’ve put ourselves in. So, just keep doing what we’ve been doing to get in those spots," Castle said about their interaction with Coach Popovich.
Q&A
What advice did Gregg Popovich give to the Spurs for the NBA Playoffs?
Gregg Popovich reminded the Spurs to focus on intangibles as they prepare for the NBA Playoffs.
How are the Spurs positioned for the NBA Playoffs this year?
The Spurs are statistically favored to win the championship, alongside the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Who is Victor Wembanyama and why is he important for the Spurs?
Victor Wembanyama is a top player in the league and is expected to lead the Spurs in their pursuit of the Larry O'Brien trophy.
