White, 26, a Popovich favorite who even found his way onto the Team USA roster Popovich coached in China last summer, despite more talented, accomplished players being available, recalled a meeting with Popovich as soon as White arrived in 2018. “Pop pulled me aside, tried to get me to believe in myself,” White said. “Hearing it from probably the greatest coach of all time, it definitely gives you a big confidence boost.” White said the Spurs “haven’t talked that much about the playoff streak,” but “obviously we know it’s there.” “We want to develop but we want to win,” White said.