Pop may be done after next season

[MoSpur02]

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[Mirrornick]

Top 10 basketball mind

[John B]

Dubs is imploding and I doubt they will be back next year. With the growth of our young players this year, and a healthy squad coming back next year, who knows? It’s up for grab. I don’t really see anybody in the West unless KD/AD joins LeBron. But if we get a decent 3nD with Pau’s expiring contract, who knows? Pops could maybe stay to beat another Dream Team.

[Realdeal1]

Uhh no offense but " Pop may be done after next season" rumor has been going around for a while now...not exactly breaking news

[SAGirl]

After next season? That’s the season after this one. That’s about when I expected him to retire anyways. But thanks for the info.

[MoSpur02]

Sure we've all speculated that he might be done soon, but this is the first time where I have heard it from somewhere other than Spurstalk.

[ElNono]

Sure we've all speculated that he might be done soon, but this is the first time where I have heard it from somewhere other than Spurstalk.

Told you not to tell anybody yet... smdh

[MoSpur02]

Told you not to tell anybody yet... smdh

:lol

[Dejounte]

"first time heard it from somewhere other than Spurstalk"

LMAO as if Spurstalk has any reputable sources

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"first time heard it from somewhere other than Spurstalk"

LMAO as if Spurstalk has any reputable sources

The fuck you talking about Willis? Auntfocker is spot on .0026 percent of the time. Don't ya know he called Bobo to Spurs?

In all fairness tho, Mo seems legit. He nailed the Nephew debacle.

[Thomas82]

I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to retire after this season.

[Fireball]

you realize what he has accomplished again with this shitty defensive team?

[bic50]

Dubs is imploding and I doubt they will be back next year. With the growth of our young players this year, and a healthy squad coming back next year, who knows? It’s up for grab. I don’t really see anybody in the West unless KD/AD joins LeBron. But if we get a decent 3nD with Pau’s expiring contract, who knows? Pops could maybe stay to beat another Dream Team.
Maybe but not likely.

[J_Paco]

Uhh no offense but " Pop may be done after next season" rumor has been going around for a while now...not exactly breaking news

Except, Mo has legitimate inside sources. It does seem that he's reaching that point where the "passion" isn't there, but he's done so much for the NBA, San Antonio and the fanbase that he deserves to retire whenever he wants.

[Genovaswitness]

good riddance. fuck this clown

[Maddog]

Except, Mo has legitimate inside sources. It does seem that he's reaching that point where the "passion" isn't there, but he's done so much for the NBA, San Antonio and the fanbase that he deserves to retire whenever he wants.
Hard to know about the passion, he's done a good job with adjusting to the current roster.

[exstatic]

I heard during LAST season from a seasons ticket holder who does business with one of the ownership consortium and they are less than happy with Pop’s politics. He’s gone after 2019-2020.

[spin8]

I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to retire after this season.

Same.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Uhh no offense but " Pop may be done after next season" rumor has been going around for a while now...not exactly breaking news

This!

[ThaBigFundamental21]

I heard during LAST season from a seasons ticket holder who does business with one of the ownership consortium and they are less than happy with Pop’s politics. He’s gone after 2019-2020.

I somehow doubt Pop's political beliefs will influence whether or not he is with this team in the future.

[exstatic]

I somehow doubt Pop's political beliefs will influence whether or not he is with this team in the future.
You’re entitled to your opinion. It wasn’t so much the beliefs, but his using his position as a podium for them. The kicker seemed to be when he said we were a racist country. Since most, if not all of the ownership is rich old white guys who are just fine with both where the country is, and where it’s heading, he just basically called all of them racists.

[r0drig0lac]

good riddance. fuck this clown

wtf

[MoSpur02]

I heard during LAST season from a seasons ticket holder who does business with one of the ownership consortium and they are less than happy with Pop’s politics. He’s gone after 2019-2020.

Actually it's the exact opposite. The ball is in Pop's court. *pun intended

[DPG21920]

"first time heard it from somewhere other than Spurstalk"

LMAO as if Spurstalk has any reputable sources

Well you’re a dummy since ST has had plenty of scoops/calls.

Merry Christmas you filthy animal.

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You’re entitled to your opinion. It wasn’t so much the beliefs, but his using his position as a podium for them. The kicker seemed to be when he said we were a racist country. Since most, if not all of the ownership is rich old white guys who are just fine with both where the country is, and where it’s heading, he just basically called all of them racists.

And good for him, tbh. We are a privileged country, at minimum. At least some of us are. Sometimes truths are hard to swallow, especially for those who have basked in that privilege.

[timtonymanu]

I hope so.

[J_Paco]

Hard to know about the passion, he's done a good job with adjusting to the current roster.

Yeah, no doubt. He's done an admirable job coaching with the pieces around DeMar and LaMarcus. I'd still rather have the team miss the playoffs and acquire a lottery pick, but Pop isn't about tanking....

[J_Paco]

I heard during LAST season from a seasons ticket holder who does business with one of the ownership consortium and they are less than happy with Pop’s politics. He’s gone after 2019-2020.

Interesting, I thought San Antonio was a liberal town and he's cut back a lot of the vitriol towards Trump this season.

I'm shocked that his outspokenness about politics might play a part in his ousting/retirement.

[FkLA]

Petty sure he'll still stay on as team president still, no? Like Riley in MIA and Phil in NY.

[DMC]

It's hard to say what Pop will do. He could remain in a front office capacity but it doesn't have to be in San Antonio.

[BD24]

I heard during LAST season from a seasons ticket holder who does business with one of the ownership consortium and they are less than happy with Pop’s politics. He’s gone after 2019-2020.
Of all of the dumb shit I have heard on Spurstalk lately this has to be the dumbest.

:lol at any dumb asses gullible enough to actually believe this

[John B]

Petty sure he'll still stay on as team president still, no? Like Riley in MIA and Phil in NY.
Umm I’m pretty sure Phil got axed already after Porzingis didn’t even want to come back.

[cd021]

You’re entitled to your opinion. It wasn’t so much the beliefs, but his using his position as a podium for them. The kicker seemed to be when he said we were a racist country. Since most, if not all of the ownership is rich old white guys who are just fine with both where the country is, and where it’s heading, he just basically called all of them racists.

If true, then that is pretty damn silly.

[cd021]

Interesting, I thought San Antonio was a liberal town and he's cut back a lot of the vitriol towards Trump this season.

I'm shocked that his outspokenness about politics might play a part in his ousting/retirement.

Isn't Holt super conservative? Also the state, at large, is one of the more conservative in the country.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[bigfan]

Pop is the type that when he walks away it will be a complete break, I seriously doubt he hangs around in the front office. I think we are watching his last season, I hope everyone enjoys it because I think soon he will be gone.

[John B]

Pop is the type that when he walks away it will be a complete break, I seriously doubt he hangs around in the front office. I think we are watching his last season, I hope everyone enjoys it because I think soon he will be gone.
I don’t think he leaves in a complete disarray. I think he has some responsibility correcting what mess Kiwi created before handing to the next coach. With our developing youngsters, I think the future is bright. Spurs could be competitive in a year or two.

[skin27]

I don’t want him to retire. I want him to coach the Knicks just to see if he can make that team great..lol

its nice to see pop coaching a big market team

[MoSpur02]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/sports/gregg-popovich-spurs-retire.html

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

If the Spurs make the playoffs and compete there is no better way to sail off into the sunset. The perfect picture of his greatness through all the turmoil of the last year .

Pop haters don't know how good we got it. Wait until there is a new coach every three seasons.

[Dverde]

If the Spurs make the playoffs and compete there is no better way to sail off into the sunset. The perfect picture of his greatness through all the turmoil of the last year .

Pop haters don't know how good we got it. Wait until there is a new coach every three seasons.

Better.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c1/6c/92/c16c92043b08fd73d0ea5fcdfa304ecb.jpg

[Dre_7]

If true, then that is pretty damn silly.

Yeah big time. If the Spurs got rid of the greatest coach of all time simply because of his political views it would beyond stupid.

[MoSpur02]

Yeah big time. If the Spurs got rid of the greatest coach of all time simply because of his political views it would beyond stupid.

The ball's in Pop's court when it comes to him coaching. Ownership wants him here. He's the one who is undecided.

[r0drig0lac]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/252275/Gregg-Popovich-Undecided-About-Coaching-Spurs-In-19-20

[Dre_7]

The ball's in Pop's court when it comes to him coaching. Ownership wants him here. He's the one who is undecided.

I don't believe the team wants him gone, I was just saying if it were true.

[Seventyniner]

The ball's in Pop's court when it comes to him coaching. Ownership wants him here. He's the one who is undecided.

Exactly. RC said it himself in that NYT article.


“He’ll coach as long as he wants to coach,” Buford said.

[dbestpro]

I think Pop would like to try and build one more dominant team. He has the guard spots set. Bertans could turn into something special. Poetl is serviceable. Still need need to find another couple of players who can excel at the forward positions like the guard spots.

[koriwhat]

Of all of the dumb shit I have heard on Spurstalk lately this has to be the dumbest.

:lol at any dumb asses gullible enough to actually believe this

not as dumb as "hearing" posts/replies on an internet messageboard where reading is top priority.

[BD24]

not as dumb as "hearing" posts/replies on an internet messageboard where reading is top priority.
Bitchmade sissyboy being obtuse

[koriwhat]

Bitchmade sissyboy being obtuse

what's to understand other than you're a fucking retard? you cast stones but you're the true weak link.

btw, i'm at the shop rn. where you at bro?

[Duncan87]

Can bet former Spurs be lining up to get job like Avery Johnson maybe Messina’s thogh

[tbdog]

I think Pop would look at it there is any super team.

[TDomination]

who would be replacement? Ettore Messina?

[Mugen]

I hope so.

We might actually see an out of timeout play that doesn't result in Patty chucking up a 30 footer 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds

[BD24]

what's to understand other than you're a fucking retard? you cast stones but you're the true weak link.

btw, i'm at the shop rn. where you at bro?
Are you going to shoot me faggot? And I don’t know where your shitty tattoo shop is tbh:lol

[Ditty]

Thank god. Hopefully he is still around the practice facility to help give advice to some of the younger guys when needed here and there.

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MoSpur doing more MoSpur stuff. Beat Stein by 3 weeks. Well done.:bobo

[RC_Drunkford]

Hope he comes back for another year. With the right moves this team has a punchers chance to get to the finals next year after playing together for a full season and the young guys improving further. I think Monty Williams would be a good coach to take on Pop's legacy. Or if we're really lucky Brad Stevens somehow gets fired. Who knows, but I still rather have Pop coaching. He's the GOAT

[313]

Hopefully they do the right thing and give Becky the HC job

[ducks]

Hire becky

[alpha_HaZE]

Would not be surprised. If that's the case, Pop would leave Spurs' payroll when Timmy does. Wouldn't that be a coincidence ;)

[GreekSpursfan]

If Pop stays as POBO then the transitional period will be smooth but if he desides to cut all ties with the team then things could go south fast. I'm all for Becky H. to become head coach but i'd feel more confident if Pop gives her the job..

[wildcardX]

who would be replacement? Ettore Messina?

I would think he would be next in line. Ime Udoka might be the other choice. Although Messina has had great success in Europe, I wonder if he can relate with the American basketball culture and its players. Ime might be better in that case as he was a former player but don't know if he's a good "x and o" type coach.

[007nites]

I would think he would be next in line. Ime Udoka might be the other choice. Although Messina has had great success in Europe, I wonder if he can relate with the American basketball culture and its players. Ime might be better in that case as he was a former player but don't know if he's a good "x and o" type coach.

1. Ime
2. Messina
3. Becky

Would be the current pecking order. Ime has been assistant for a long time now. Longer then people think.

[Dingle Barry]

If the Spurs make the playoffs and compete there is no better way to sail off into the sunset. The perfect picture of his greatness through all the turmoil of the last year .

Pop haters don't know how good we got it. Wait until there is a new coach every three seasons.
I'd have to say that winning a title would be a better way to go out than just "competing."

[Dingle Barry]

Hopefully they do the right thing and give Becky the HC job
I predict Becky will get it, but why do you think it's the right thing?

[koriwhat]

Are you going to shoot me faggot? And I don’t know where your shitty tattoo shop is tbh:lol

lmao

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

I'd have to say that winning a title would be a better way to go out than just "competing."

Of course but let's be real here. If this team won it all it would go down as one of the most impressive wins ever..and probably like a 1-50000 shot

[Mugen]

Hopefully they do the right thing and give Becky the HC job

:lol

[SuperCam]

next season? he's already been done for years tbh

[superbigtime]

I hope this doesn't gain traction with the media asking him every damn day.