The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most successful organizations in the history of basketball, and a lot of that has had to do with one man – Gregg Popovich. Obviously, the players are the ones providing the on-court results, but without the leadership and guidance of Popovich, who knows where San Antonio would be right now?
Popovich has been the head coach of the Spurs since 1996, and over time, he’s cultivated a unique style. His dry humor and no-nonsense coaching make him one of the most likable figures in the league. And his players have had plenty of good, but funny, things to say about him.
During a recent appearance on the “Road Trippin” podcast with Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, current Spurs center Zach Collins told a hilarious story about Popovich.