Gregg Popovich talks about the departure while the Spurs coach is: “It’s time”
Gregg Popovic was talking on Monday for the first time, because he suffered a stroke six months ago, saying a press conference in which San Antonio Spurs Formally presented Mitch Johnson as his replacement that time was the right to make that move.
Banking Sprurs big team Duncan and Naked hand76-year-old Popovich – Godavija said in the past, “he said his health improves and believes in Johnson completely.
“Things get better by the day, but not good enough for what we plan forward,” Popovich said. “So it’s time for this change to be done.”
Popovich will remain with spurs as a team president and team leadership – including the Executive Director of RC Buford and the Director General Brian Vright – does not change. Nor would they say the ideals of the team, Popovich said.
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“It’s a goal, let’s make sure we continue on,” Popovich said, adding everything he could to help Johnson.
Popovich took off his jacket before Johnson brought to the podium, revealing T-shirt with his new title, “El Jefe”, said the Spanish phrase for the “Chief”.
Johnson served as a temporary coach for 77 years of 82 Spurs Games, where they published a record of 32-45. It has been organized since 2019., when he joined Popovich on the margins as an assistant. Spurs were 23-29 12. February, before a young star and 2023-2024 Rookie season, Victor Vigeniana finished for blood clots in his shoulder.
The associated press has contributed to this report.
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2025-05-05 16:51:00
