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Gregg PopovichNBA players think Gregg Popovich would be best head coach for LeBron James

ESPN recently published a poll done within NBA players. LeBron James, one of the handful of superstars who will most probably enter the free agency market on July, is among the most asked about players. Many are always wondering which stars could or should James play with next, which could usually be a very long […]

Gregg PopovichLeBron James lauds Gregg Popovich as 'thee best' in birthday greeting

Gregg Popovich is clearly one of the best coaches in league history. With no previous NBA head-coaching experience, Popovich took over the San Antonio Spurs’ helm and has led the team to five NBA titles. Although Popovich is known as the cranky, no-nonsense individual with a penchant for giving his opinion on politics and world […]

Gregg PopovichGregg Popovich is impressed by LeBron James' 30,000 points feat

LeBron James made a lot of headlines on Tuesday night after becoming just the seventh player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points in his career. The Cavs forward has now joined elite company with the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Dirk Nowitzki in the exclusive club. […]

Gregg PopovichCavs rumors: Chris Broussard — LeBron James' full potential wasn't met due to lack of an 'iconic coach'

Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard let it all fly in a revealing interview with Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype Podcast, giving his thoughts about the long-term fate of LeBron James and his potential destination. While Broussard put his chips on him staying on Cleveland, he put out the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles […]

Gregg PopovichLeBron James believes NBA's 'problem' with stars resting is only when he sits

Due to the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers resting their stars in two separate nationally televised games, the subject of rest has been a much-discussed topic in the NBA as of late. Coaches resting their players to preserve them for the long 82 game season and postseason is nothing new, but with the […]

Gregg PopovichThe Spurs have given LeBron James his biggest headaches

Most NBA fans are familiar with the developing rivalry between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. However, it seems there is another team that Cleveland should consider as a true rival. The San Antonio Spurs have been a consistently formidable opponent for the better part of two decades. Somehow, Spurs head […]

Gregg PopovichRichard Jefferson's funny antics from game against Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs going at it in the regular season could very well be a preview of what may come around June when the best of the East and West meet in the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors are sure favorites to make another appearance like the Cavs, but the […]

Gregg PopovichLeBron James will consider playing for Gregg Popovich in 2020 Olympics

Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is one of the most decorated coaches in NBA history. In fact, some consider the three-time Coach of the Year award winner to be the greatest NBA coach of all time. With five championships to his credit, Coach Popovich and his Spurs are often considered to […]

Gregg PopovichKevin Love participated in this morning's practice, listed as questionable

Tonight, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the San Antonio Spurs inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC. After an impressive 118-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, the Cavs will look to keep their momentum rolling. After dealing with injuries, sickness, and a six-game West […]

Gregg PopovichLeBron James has high praise for Gregg Popovich

Few coaches have had the success of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. “Pop,” as the three-time NBA Coach of the Year award winner is affectionately known, has had a profound impact on the lives of nearly everyone he’s come into contact with. Popovich is considered one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, […]

Gregg PopovichLeBron James says opportunity to play for Gregg Popovich would be great

With six straight NBA Finals on his resume to go with three championships, LeBron James opted not to play in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was one of many stars who opted not to play in these Olympics, but after playing the most minutes since 2011 and lifting the huge burden of winning a championship […]

Gregg PopovichSpurs Coach Gregg Popovich Mocks And Takes Comical Shot At Cavs

David Blatt’s firing may have been the most surprising thing to happen in the NBA all season. Everyone expected the Lakers to be bad, the Cavs to be good, and the Warriors to be great. But the firing of David Blatt seemed to come out of nowhere and many coaches around the NBA were very […]

Gregg PopovichVIDEO: Top NBA Coaches React To Firing Of David Blatt

With the surprising firing of former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt still sending vibrations around the league up to this point, it’s no shock to hear other well-revered NBA coaches give their take on the situation. RELATED: David Blatt Releases Statement After Firing In different interviews, coaches Rick Carlisle, Gregg Popovich, Doc Rivers, and Steve […]