Pop suffers health issue

[tbdog]

Okay. No update. It's surely not good.

[couchman]

It’s distressing how long it has been since any significant update.
I saw a report from a few days ago saying it would be “months” more.

[Dejounte]

He had a stroke. In some cases, you’re bed ridden and working your way back. It’s not going to be fast.

[LeBowen]

It’s distressing how long it has been since any significant update.
I saw a report from a few days ago saying it would be “months” more.

He's 75, months is the best case scenario...if we're talking daily stuff.
Getting back to flying every other day and coaching a basketball team? I don't think it will happen.
Hopefully Pop recovers enough to coach a few more games at the end of the season to get a proper send off.

[Jordan Jackson]

Sounds like a lot of people on this board wanted word salad to win.

He did…
I really wish some of you would turn off FOX news and pick up a book.

Anyway - hope Pop is doing well. I would be shocked if he returned to coaching. From a sports history perspective, it was a great run.

[scott]

He's 75, months is the best case scenario...if we're talking daily stuff.
Getting back to flying every other day and coaching a basketball team? I don't think it will happen.
Hopefully Pop recovers enough to coach a few more games at the end of the season to get a proper send off.

My guess is that a "proper send off" is not wanted. Pop probably views his HOF enshrinement as the proper send off, and something for the fans is the sort of pomp and circumstance he doesn't care for (which is too bad, considering the support and affection the fans have shown him over the years).

This does go to show who Pop and the Spurs view as their constituency, their stakeholders. The need/want for privacy is admirable, and is usually driven by who you view as your stakeholders. For a random person, that will usually be a person's family and friends and probably their employer (who will inform the right people in the organization to the extent that it is appropriate).

For political leaders (say, the POTUS), the entire nation is a stakeholder which is why there is always a push for health records of the POTUS to be made public and privacy is forfeit.

Celebrities often view their fans as constituents, and will release information to put their fans at ease.

I don't think Pop or the Spurs view their fans as constituents, I think they view them as customers... and that's kind of telling about the organization, tbh (for better or worse).

[John B]

Part of it probably is Pop seeing the current team (coach) thriving and doesn’t want to do anything to stop the momentum. It’s a joy of the parents to see their kids doing well and he can retire peacefully. I think Pop wanted to right the organization back and it seems his efforts succeeded. There’s really no reason to be back, just maybe in a Pat Riley-type of management which I would completely embrace. Get well soon Pop!

[TimmyBuckets]

Mild stroke or not he still suffered a stroke. Hope he has a timely recovery, but at the minimum I think he will recover for most of, if not all of the season.

[The Truth #6]

He may easily not take a FO role and simply move on and focus on family and wine.

[Spurs Homer]

If there was justice in this fucking universe...

Pop would be fine and that orange piece of shit would have had a fatal stroke....

[GAustex]

That Maganificant Orange Bastard is your president
You lost loser

[Gibbz]

Maganificant

[koriwhat]

If there was justice in this fucking universe...

Pop would be fine and that orange piece of shit would have had a fatal stroke....

Too bad you're not already 6ft under dirt. Too bad for us all having to endure you, you dumb mother fucker.

[koriwhat]

Btw, Pop ain't ever coming back. Book it!

[Leetonidas]

That Maganificant Orange Bastard is your president
You lost loser

Maybe if you post that phrase 1000 more times it'll finally catch on!

[Phenomanul]

I'm as conservative as they come... I'm appalled that anyone would wish harm to their fellow man. I sincerely hope that Popovich recovers soon. IDC if our political views differ. The best American value IMO is our individual right/freedom to hold whatever worldview we see fit. We don't all have to agree, but we need to at least learn to disagree without being disagreeable.

Anyone with a brain can acknowledge that Gregg Popovich has brought incredible value to our beloved franchise.

Get well soon coach Pop!

[Uriel]

It’s distressing how long it has been since any significant update.
I saw a report from a few days ago saying it would be “months” more.
Link?

[couchman]

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/finger-spurs-mitch-johnson-team-follows-19950752.php

It took me a moment to remember where I read it but this article from a few days ago says it in passing
“ Popovich’s absence continuing to be termed indefinite, and with a strong possibility that Johnson will remain in charge for at least a few months”

[couchman]

OTOH there is this:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/278243/Gregg-Popovich-Making-Progress-Spurs-Remain-Hopeful-Hell-Return-To-Coaching

[widowmaker]

He did…
I really wish some of you would turn off FOX news and pick up a book.

Anyway - hope Pop is doing well. I would be shocked if he returned to coaching. From a sports history perspective, it was a great run.


I dont watch Fox News nor do I watch ABC News. Word salad should read more books so she can articulate what she is trying to say.

[Saitam]

Call Monty...

[Davidicus]

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1868778472497463637

Pop wants back on the bench!

[LeBowen]

Great news that he's making progress, but I can't lie, I'm not sure that I want to see him back on the bench for anything more than a farewell tour.

[scott]

WOJBOMB:

The Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich have agreed upon a record setting, 10-year, $250 million contract extension that includes provisions for his cryogenically preserved body to remain on the sidelines through the end of time.

[GAustex]

WOJBOMB:

The Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich have agreed upon a record setting, 10-year, $250 million contract extension that includes provisions for his cryogenically preserved body to remain on the sidelines through the end of time.

Lol

[Dverde]

Sounds to me like Dejounte wants Mitch to be his coach next year in New Orleans.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

If there was justice in this fucking universe...

Pop would be fine and that orange piece of shit would have had a fatal stroke....

Well trump is just fine and doing well and Popazit is lying in a bed with drool dripping from his mouth.

[spurs1990]

1868868912416538897

[GAustex]

1868868912416538897

Gregg popabitch is an asshole

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Awesome news that Pop is doing well. Hope he makes a full recovery.

[HemisfairArena]

I dont like Pop but when it comes to health,,,,thats the line I wont cross,,,,,get well, Pop,,,,,,,we'll disagree about politics when youre back at it. I do wonder this though,,,,,would he wish President Trump well under the same circumstances?,,,,,,,

[ChumpDumper]

I dont like Pop but when it comes to health,,,,thats the line I wont cross,,,,,get well, Pop,,,,,,,we'll disagree about politics when youre back at it. I do wonder this though,,,,,would he wish President Trump well under the same circumstances?,,,,,,,

Did Trump wish him well under these circumstances?

[HemisfairArena]

Did Trump wish him well under these circumstances?

Boy,,,,I got ya triggered, Chumper,,,,you stalkin' me,,,,,,thats good. Let me ask you this and lets see your facts,,,,,has Trump incessantly bashed Popovich like Pop has to Trump?,,,,,so why would Trump wish him well?,,,,when Pop has been the one on the attack from day 1? Trump probably doesnt even know who Pop is,,,,he's got more important things to do,,,,show me videos or articles where Trump bashs Popovich relentlessly,,,,I'll wait for your spin since you wont be able to since you never can,,,,,,

[ChumpDumper]

No, he didn't.:tu

[Spurs Homer]

Well trump is just fine and doing well and Popazit is lying in a bed with drool dripping from his mouth.

Exactly.

Zero justice in the universe. Those kids killed at the school yesterday. No sympathy. Americans voted for billionaires who care about military weapons more than your children. Keep voting red and keep "finding out."

[Spurs Homer]

Boy,,,,I got ya triggered, Chumper,,,,you stalkin' me,,,,,,thats good. Let me ask you this and lets see your facts,,,,,has Trump incessantly bashed Popovich like Pop has to Trump?,,,,,so why would Trump wish him well?,,,,when Pop has been the one on the attack from day 1? Trump probably doesnt even know who Pop is,,,,he's got more important things to do,,,,show me videos or articles where Trump bashs Popovich relentlessly,,,,I'll wait for your spin since you wont be able to since you never can,,,,,,

Bullies are pussies. Trump wont bash pop because he knows pop will fire back and embarrass him even more.
Instead trump will whine about it on his lying liars treasonous liars website.

[Bill_Brasky]

1868868912416538897

Wahh waah i stopped watching the NBA because someone had a different opinion than me. And yall are supposed to be "tough" you sound softer than baby shit.

[Pauleta14]

Wahh waah i stopped watching the NBA because someone had a different opinion than me. And yall are supposed to be "tough" you sound softer than baby shit.

You guys really do keep missing the point :lol

[Sugus]

You guys really do keep missing the point :lol

You're kidding, right?

What "point"? That the slightest hint of politics is responsible for a 48% (non-checked) drop in viewership, instead of the many, many other things currently wrong with the NBA product, like a lack of offensive and defensive variety, or stretched-out and commercial-ridden games, insanely obnoxious gambling ads, and the unbalanced and offensively-overpowered shootout nature of most games?

It's so completely off the mark that I'm surprised you even took it seriously. But I guess we really live in an age where even the wrongest takes can be spun into some "hidden truth" for conspiracy theorists to jack-off over.


Not to mention Musk's pathetic addition, trying to spin a coherent argument into "foaming-at-the-mouth" dismissal because that's the only retort he can come up with, other than "who-is-this-guy"'ing one of the most iconic and well-known coaches in NBA history.

I'm not sure you understand who's missing what point, buddy.

[lefty]

You're kidding, right?

What "point"? That the slightest hint of politics is responsible for a 48% (non-checked) drop in viewership, instead of the many, many other things currently wrong with the NBA product, like a lack of offensive and defensive variety, or stretched-out and commercial-ridden games, insanely obnoxious gambling ads, and the unbalanced and offensively-overpowered shootout nature of most games?

It's so completely off the mark that I'm surprised you even took it seriously. But I guess we really live in an age where even the wrongest takes can be spun into some "hidden truth" for conspiracy theorists to jack-off over.


Not to mention Musk's pathetic addition, trying to spin a coherent argument into "foaming-at-the-mouth" dismissal because that's the only retort he can come up with, other than "who-is-this-guy"'ing one of the most iconic and well-known coaches in NBA history.

I'm not sure you understand who's missing what point, buddy.
Lack of defensive or offensive variety?

that sounds more like 90s ball

[BackHome]

Bullies are pussies. Trump wont bash pop because he knows pop will fire back and embarrass him even more.
Instead trump will whine about it on his lying liars treasonous liars website.

Now your just being a dumb ass blaming someone who isn’t even our current President

[Sugus]

Lack of defensive or offensive variety?

that sounds more like 90s ball

Yes, the league absolutely lacks offensive variety. There was a Bulls game last week that cracked 100 attempted 3-pointers...

Defense is not as bad, but of course follows suit with the min-maxxing of the league.

And the truly imbecilic thing is to pretend like the average person who's stopped watching the NBA did so because of Pop's rants or something, instead of the declining product.

[MannyIsGod]

The idea that the NBA - which literally just had an incredible bidding war for media rights - has lost HALF of its viewers is fucking LAUGHABLE.

The NBA has never been as popular as it is now. I get that some idiots online who support the fascist may want to lie (shocker) about that but y'all have to be a bit more savy.

[ambchang]

I don’t believe people understand that the nba is expanding their revenue streams much more than the other leagues. Football is unpopular anywhere outside of the US. Baseball is popular in the Caribbeans, Japan and Taiwan. Hockey is only popular in Canada, Russia and some Scandinavian countries. While the nba is popular throughout the world, maybe outside of Central Asia and certain parts of South America. American TV viewership is not a huge focus, especially with the nba moving more and more of viewership to streaming platforms.

The average age of nba fans are younger than baseball and football fans, so moving to streaming is natural. NBA also are selling highlights heavily not to promote the league but to promote products. Sponsorship dollars are huge for the nba and ancient trilobites are still looking at tv viewership as the health of the league as if it’s still 2005. NBA is making record revenue year over year since the early 80s, with the only dip coming from 99, 12 (lockout seasons) and 21 (COVID).

Also, to think that the league is suffering from some widespread dip in popularity due to one coach going off on trump is hubris. The world doesn’t make every single decision based on trump. People just watch sports. It’s given that the US is about as split as it has ever been, so if the nba is suffering from going left, wouldn’t the nfl and nascar suffer from going right? By the same token, wouldn’t the nhl and mlb suffer from having no stance at all?

[Pauleta14]

You're kidding, right?

What "point"? That the slightest hint of politics is responsible for a 48% (non-checked) drop in viewership, instead of the many, many other things currently wrong with the NBA product, like a lack of offensive and defensive variety, or stretched-out and commercial-ridden games, insanely obnoxious gambling ads, and the unbalanced and offensively-overpowered shootout nature of most games?

It's so completely off the mark that I'm surprised you even took it seriously. But I guess we really live in an age where even the wrongest takes can be spun into some "hidden truth" for conspiracy theorists to jack-off over.


Not to mention Musk's pathetic addition, trying to spin a coherent argument into "foaming-at-the-mouth" dismissal because that's the only retort he can come up with, other than "who-is-this-guy"'ing one of the most iconic and well-known coaches in NBA history.

I'm not sure you understand who's missing what point, buddy.


We're not 10-20 years ago where you could use sport for social/political reasons. This era is over but some are late to the party.

People all over the world has emancipated themselves and don't wanna be treated like kids who need to be told who's good/bad or what we should think.

It has nothing to do with having different opinions or being uber sensitive at anyone's in particular, but with the PRINCIPLE itself of using a sporting platform to sell/lobby for your side, whatever this one is.

Pop is living in the past where political correctness was a thing.

People want sports to remain what it is, just sport. Not a political tool

[ChumpDumper]

We're not 10-20 years ago where you could use sport for social/political reasons. This era is over but some are late to the party.

People all over the world has emancipated themselves and don't wanna be treated like kids who need to be told who's good/bad or what we should think.

It has nothing to do with having different opinions or being uber sensitive at anyone's in particular, but with the PRINCIPLE itself of using a sporting platform to sell/lobby for your side, whatever this one is.

Pop is living in the past where political correctness was a thing.

People want sports to remain what it is, just sport. Not a political tool

:lol Trump just showed up at the Army/Navy game and a big political deal was made of it.

It wasn't just sport.

[GAustex]

It was the Army Navy game
You know playing for the Commander and Chief trophy

That game is a wee bit different
Just saying

[ChumpDumper]

It was the Army Navy game
You know playing for the Commander and Chief trophy

That game is a wee bit different
Just sayingWhy do you feel it's different?

And why was it noteworthy Trump attended?

He isn't Commander in Chief at this time.

Politics.

[HemisfairArena]

Why do you feel it's different?

And why was it noteworthy Trump attended?

He isn't Commander in Chief at this time.

Politics.

Biden is commander in chief and he didnt attend the game during his presidency,,,,,why do you democrats hate the military so much, Chumper?,,,,,

[HemisfairArena]

You guys really do keep missing the point :lol

Exactly right,,,,,Billy doesnt seem to remember that the snowflake democrats wouldnt visit the White House if they won the championship while Trump was president,,,,,talk about being tissue paper soft,,,,,,lmao,,,,,wahh,,,wahh,,,,I hate Trump so I'm talking my ball and going home,,,,,wahhh

[HemisfairArena]

Bullies are pussies. Trump wont bash pop because he knows pop will fire back and embarrass him even more.
Instead trump will whine about it on his lying liars treasonous liars website.

Pop is hiding like a bitch after Trump got elected,,,,probably caused his stroke because he was so scared,,,,,I hope Pop gets better but lets call a spade a spade,,,,,democrats are the biggest pussies on the planet and thats fact,,,,,name me the last democrat president to serve in the military if ya'll are so brave,,,,I'll wait for your response,,,,,

[Pauleta14]

:lol Trump just showed up at the Army/Navy game and a big political deal was made of it.

It wasn't just sport.

And?

Not only this isn't the same situation as a coach or Franchise positioning him/itself politically but why should I care about what trump is doing?

Except for his followers, he's never struck me as someone whose actions should be taken as example or driven by moral.

[Pauleta14]

It's not because sports have mostly been developed around the world for political/propaganda purposes that it's the right thing to do and should go on.

Fuck left & right populism.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

It's not because sports have mostly been developed around the world for political/propaganda purposes that it's the right thing to do and should go on.

Fuck left & right populism.

Guys please can we keep the upstairs forum as a safe place for sensitive users like Pauleta?

[daslicer]

Pop is hiding like a bitch after Trump got elected,,,,probably caused his stroke because he was so scared,,,,,I hope Pop gets better but lets call a spade a spade,,,,,democrats are the biggest pussies on the planet and thats fact,,,,,name me the last democrat president to serve in the military if ya'll are so brave,,,,I'll wait for your response,,,,,

Pop suffered the stroke on November 2 and the election was on November 5. Proving like always that Trumpers like you are retarded and I say this as someone who wants Pop to retire.

[Russo21]

Is he dead yet? Brain-dead and being looked after by hard working Trump supporters til he finally dies? I'm waiting for the will never be back announcement if he's even awake and his brain is even half functioning 🙏 Fuck Pop

[Pauleta14]

Guys please can we keep the upstairs forum as a safe place for sensitive users like Pauleta?

Again missing the point

Man, you really are challenged... :lol

[GAustex]

Is he dead yet? Brain-dead and being looked after by hard working Trump supporters til he finally dies? I'm waiting for the will never be back announcement if he's even awake and his brain is even half functioning 🙏 Fuck Pop

[ChumpDumper]

Biden is commander in chief and he didnt attend the game during his presidency,,,,,why do you democrats hate the military so much, Chumper?,,,,,You're making sport political.:tu

[ChumpDumper]

And?

Not only this isn't the same situation as a coach or Franchise positioning him/itself politically but why should I care about what trump is doing?

Except for his followers, he's never struck me as someone whose actions should be taken as example or driven by moral.:lmao

It's making sport political. It's not going to stop, no matter how much you whine or try to move your goalpost.

[ambchang]

Biden is commander in chief and he didnt attend the game during his presidency,,,,,why do you democrats hate the military so much, Chumper?,,,,,

Did Biden call them chumps?

[Pauleta14]

:lmao

It's making sport political. It's not going to stop, no matter how much you whine or try to move your goalpost.

Still missing the point.

Come on, give it another try, you can do it :lol

[CGD]

Pop is hiding like a bitch after Trump got elected,,,,probably caused his stroke because he was so scared,,,,,I hope Pop gets better but lets call a spade a spade,,,,,democrats are the biggest pussies on the planet and thats fact,,,,,name me the last democrat president to serve in the military if ya'll are so brave,,,,I'll wait for your response,,,,,

Bone… Spurs….

[tonight...you]

This thread is hot garbage.

Light this bitch on fire and be done with it.

[Bill_Brasky]

Imagine watching the team you love win 5 championships together, all love each other and their coach, but suddenly you hate the coach because he spoke up about some political retard that is legitimately a retard and societal leach. And then celebrating his cuckoo friend Musk for shitting on the man after he had a stroke. One guy served his country and graduated from the Air Force Academy and the other is a fucking leach getting rich off of government subsidies. Imagine being that fucking stupid.

[ChumpDumper]

Still missing the point.

Come on, give it another try, you can do it :lolNah, I understand your attempt to change your argument just fine.

[Pauleta14]

Nah, I understand your attempt to change your argument just fine.

Nah, you thought I was a Trumpist with your weak argument, you failed bc you think you have a camp to defend like the good sheep you are.

And you still miss the point.

Take your time.

[ChumpDumper]

Nah, you thought I was a Trumpist with your weak argument, you failed bc you think you have a camp to defend like the good sheep you are.

And you still miss the point.

Take your time.I don't think you're a Trumptard. You're more a wannabe contrarian. You'll probably resort to edgelording soon. Then you might become one of those losers who claims he was forced to become a fascist.

[Sugus]

The idea that the NBA - which literally just had an incredible bidding war for media rights - has lost HALF of its viewers is fucking LAUGHABLE.

The NBA has never been as popular as it is now. I get that some idiots online who support the fascist may want to lie (shocker) about that but y'all have to be a bit more savy.

Yeah, I made sure to include (non-checked) for exactly that reason. It's a laughable stat to begin with -- though I don't doubt that a lot of "old timers" have been turned off from the modern NBA.

But yeah, it's nonsensical to begin with.

[Sugus]

We're not 10-20 years ago where you could use sport for social/political reasons. This era is over but some are late to the party.

I'm guessing you were hibernating during the whole COVID debacle and players literally putting political slogans on their jerseys, huh? That was what, 3-4 years ago? Vote 4 Millsap is iconic.... Lol.


People all over the world has emancipated themselves and don't wanna be treated like kids who need to be told who's good/bad or what we should think.

What?? No they fucking haven't :lmao:lmao

We live in arguably the dumbest, least critical-thinking, least individual-thoughtful era of humanity. People are dying to have someone (Social Media, of whatever political spectrum you favor) tell them what to like and what to think. When's the last time you've heard good, in-depth, non-regurgitated analysis, tbh?


People want sports to remain what it is, just sport. Not a political tool

Ah, so they want players and coaches to "shut up and dribble", you say? Sorry pal, Laura Ingram has you beat by 6+ years (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/19/587097707/laura-ingraham-told-lebron-james-to-shutup-and-dribble-he-went-to-the-hoop).


I hope you find it hilariously ironic that your criticism is unoriginal, stale and regurgitated after saying all that about "people all over the world", tbh. I know I do :lol

[Sugus]

Pop is hiding like a bitch after Trump got elected,,,,probably caused his stroke because he was so scared,,,,,I hope Pop gets better but lets call a spade a spade,,,,,democrats are the biggest pussies on the planet and thats fact,,,,,name me the last democrat president to serve in the military if ya'll are so brave,,,,I'll wait for your response,,,,,

What a disgusting and ignorant post, Jesus. A stroke because he was "so scared"? What kind of degenerate mocks such a serious event like that?

Also, your pretty boy Trump dodged the draft (https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/02/27/trumps-lawyer-no-basis-for-presidents-medical-deferment-from-vietnam/), numb nuts. I guess he's as much a pussy as the democrats, and you, eh?

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Again missing the point

Man, you really are challenged... :lol

Hey I'm on your side. I dont think it's fair for words to be hurting your little feelings

[scott]

A truly Fuzzy Lumpkins-level meltdown Pauleta has been having over the last few months. One for the books.

My favorite part is how he/she/it clearly has no understanding what the meaning of "Karen" is :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

A truly Fuzzy Lumpkins-level meltdown Pauleta has been having over the last few months. One for the books.

My favorite part is how he/she/it clearly has no understanding what the meaning of "Karen" is :lol

she's most likely a white girl which makes it even funnier :lol

[rjv]

she's most likely a white girl which makes it even funnier :lol

:lmao :clap

[spursgu]

Is he dead yet? Brain-dead and being looked after by hard working Trump supporters til he finally dies? I'm waiting for the will never be back announcement if he's even awake and his brain is even half functioning  Fuck Pop

Keep setting yourself up for bad karma with these scummy comments.

[Pauleta14]

I don't think you're a Trumptard. You're more a wannabe contrarian. You'll probably resort to edgelording soon. Then you might become one of those losers who claims he was forced to become a fascist.

:lmao


I really do live rent free in your head...

Your insanity (I see u scott and the other bum too) is entertaining tho

[Pauleta14]

I'm guessing you were hibernating during the whole COVID debacle and players literally putting political slogans on their jerseys, huh? That was what, 3-4 years ago? Vote 4 Millsap is iconic.... Lol. What?? No they fucking haven't :lmao:lmao We live in arguably the dumbest, least critical-thinking, least individual-thoughtful era of humanity. People are dying to have someone (Social Media, of whatever political spectrum you favor) tell them what to like and what to think. When's the last time you've heard good, in-depth, non-regurgitated analysis, tbh? Ah, so they want players and coaches to "shut up and dribble", you say? Sorry pal, Laura Ingram has you beat by 6+ years (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/19/587097707/laura-ingraham-told-lebron-james-to-shutup-and-dribble-he-went-to-the-hoop). I hope you find it hilariously ironic that your criticism is unoriginal, stale and regurgitated after saying all that about "people all over the world", tbh. I know I do :lol Your whole post is a movie :lol Just making up stuff and building a funny scenario in your head smh Unwittingly making my point. You're a real idiot (you got a lot of company on ST)

[ChumpDumper]

:lmao


I really do live rent free in your head...

Your insanity (I see u scott and the other bum too) is entertaining tho

You're mostly boring after you get humiliated.

You need to lean into your stupidity if you want more attention.

[koriwhat]

It's quite hilarious how a nerd like CumDummy thinks he's getting his revenge online. Dude, you're pathetic as fuck! Should had gotten your ass stuffed in lockers more often as a kid you worthless bitch male.

[ChumpDumper]

It's quite hilarious how a nerd like CumDummy thinks he's getting his revenge online. Dude, you're pathetic as fuck! Should had gotten your ass stuffed in lockers more often as a kid you worthless bitch male.Weird projection tbh.

[exstatic]

Weird projection tbh.

The calf tat ink was probably toxic.

[Frenchfred]

Pop is hiding like a bitch after Trump got elected,,,,probably caused his stroke because he was so scared,,,,,I hope Pop gets better but lets call a spade a spade,,,,,democrats are the biggest pussies on the planet and thats fact,,,,,name me the last democrat president to serve in the military if ya'll are so brave,,,,I'll wait for your response,,,,,

Funny how some people defined braveness only by serving in the military. I find a teacher teaching in difficult neighborhoods braver than most soldiers, only 10% of US soldiers saw combat.

By the way, Pop served in the military while your little bitch president elect didn't so not sure where you were trying to get at

[Pauleta14]

You're mostly boring after you get humiliated.

You need to lean into your stupidity if you want more attention.

Keep making those movies in ur head cutie, you'll never realize how entertaining u and some on this forum are.

A real live "idiocracy" in the making :lol

[ChumpDumper]

Keep making those movies in ur head cutie, you'll never realize how entertaining u and some on this forum are.

A real live "idiocracy" in the making :lolBoring.

[Russo21]

It's quite hilarious how a nerd like CumDummy thinks he's getting his revenge online. Dude, you're pathetic as fuck! Should had gotten your ass stuffed in lockers more often as a kid you worthless bitch male.

That's kind of a random visualisation. Just makes me think you're one of the little poofters who got stuffed in lockers as a kid. That's hilarious too

[Obstructed_View]

Can you fucking faggots take your little bitch fight to the political forum, please?

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/MaximeAubin1/status/1881750952207937584

[CGD]

Big nothingburger. Classic RC

[scott]

I hope it's POBO Pop coming back, and not Coach Pop, just from a human level. It's honestly kind of fucked up to even put 76 year old (in 7 days, happy early BDay Pop) stroke victim in that position. Maybe for a farewell game, but that's it.

[baseline bum]

I hope it's POBO Pop coming back, and not Coach Pop, just from a human level. It's honestly kind of fucked up to even put 76 year old (in 7 days, happy early BDay Pop) stroke victim in that position. Maybe for a farewell game, but that's it.

Even if this was Prime Pop from 2002-14 I wouldn't want him back in such a high stress job after a stroke.

[Leetonidas]

https://x.com/MaximeAubin1/status/1881750952207937584

Interesting phrasing...."coaching team"

[LeBowen]

This season is irrelevant, hopefully Pop gets a proper send-off.
However, it's going to be an unmitigated disaster if we don't get an actual NBA coach and staff before next season's training camp starts.

[scott]

Even if this was Prime Pop from 2002-14 I wouldn't want him back in such a high stress job after a stroke.

I have a pretty high stress job myself, and returned after a minor stroke, but I'm not in my 70s and my stroke was very minor. Pop is both old as fuck and sounds like his was a lot more significant.

It took me a few months to "feel right" again, but now I'm better than ever. But again... I'm not anwhere near my 70s and my role (high stress as it is) pales in comparison with that of a professional sports coach/executive. Someone needs to talk some sense into Pop.

[paperboy77]

It's not all about combat guy.

[tonight...you]

I have a pretty high stress job myself, and returned after a minor stroke, but I'm not in my 70s and my stroke was very minor. Pop is both old as fuck and sounds like his was a lot more significant.

It took me a few months to "feel right" again, but now I'm better than ever. But again... I'm not anwhere near my 70s and my role (high stress as it is) pales in comparison with that of a professional sports coach/executive. Someone needs to talk some sense into Pop.

Glad you're better pal.

[scott]

Glad you're better pal.

Thank you! In the best shape since my mid 20s now!

[Seventyniner]

Early to mid November was about the worst possible time to be conducting a search for a long-term replacement for Pop. There's only half a season left, I don't see a reason to replace Mitch now. Let him finish the season, perhaps with some help from Pop and a sendoff, and hit the hiring circuit hard in April-May.

[baseline bum]

I have a pretty high stress job myself, and returned after a minor stroke, but I'm not in my 70s and my stroke was very minor. Pop is both old as fuck and sounds like his was a lot more significant.

It took me a few months to "feel right" again, but now I'm better than ever. But again... I'm not anwhere near my 70s and my role (high stress as it is) pales in comparison with that of a professional sports coach/executive. Someone needs to talk some sense into Pop.

Damn that sucks, glad you're back right again. So did you have your own Tony Parker and Danny Green you had to flip out on twice a day at the brewery? :lol

[scott]

Damn that sucks, glad you're back right again. So did you have your own Tony Parker and Danny Green you had to flip out on twice a day at the brewery? :lol

Haha. Those Pop style flip outs aren't my style (not that they haven't happened once or twice). Pop might have had 6 more strokes by now had he not mellowed out post-Nephew

[scott]

Early to mid November was about the worst possible time to be conducting a search for a long-term replacement for Pop. There's only half a season left, I don't see a reason to replace Mitch now. Let him finish the season, perhaps with some help from Pop and a sendoff, and hit the hiring circuit hard in April-May.

For sure. The only exception to that, IMO, would be if Becky was the successor. Other than that, you just have to wait until the offseason.

[The Truth #6]

Returning to coach is possibly what motivates him to improve and keep going. So that's cool. Everyone needs a purpose. Just no idea, though, how he'll do. And if he's not ready, will anyone tell the emperor he's not wearing any clothes? The situation is fraught with uncertainty. Obviously, a bad situation for a team in need of structure and direction.

[KingKev]

Coach Pop’s 76th bday today. HBD old man. Hopefully he gets a sponge bath from a hot nurse to celebrate. Would be great to have him back as we make a push for the play-in but I’m not holding my breath.

[Russo21]

Ok so Pop only coaches a few games earlier this season, 3? He's nearly 80 years old and were already at the half way point of the season. Playoffs and play in looking unlikely.

Assume he doesn't make it back for this year yet recovers by the start of next years training camp and season? Do you see him continuing again? Would you want him to continue again? If so for how long and what would the point be?

I'm a known Pop hater thats no question around here. Just what good do you all think its doing having this old guy around but not around? Mitchell trying to coach but there's this old guy in his ear telling him things? What good is it having a coach this age that isn't coaching but is sort of coaching? The end happens to everyone in any profession.

Assume Pop sits out the entire year which is seeming more and more likely. What good would it do for him to coach next year if he's healthy enough? It's only delaying the inevitable.

So does anyone think he will be here next year? Does anyone think he should be here next year? The clock is ticking. The season is half way through. Next year will be here before we know it. In the last few years a lot of decent coaches have been taken off the free agency list. Soo, what's the point him continuing? When its time its time. Eventually you gotta tap the 80 year old guy on the shoulder and say thanks but not anymore.

Honestly at this age and in this health. If he comes back its kind of like having another intermin coach, yet that coach will be nearly 80 and in bad health. Nothing good can come from continuing

[ginobilized]

I can't see Pop flying 82+ times per season as a stroke victim. Doesn't make sense.

I'm sure they will start with Pop attending some practices and see where his strength and sharpness are from there.

Becky is the right call for next season.

HBD Pop!

[GAustex]

Becky lol
You think young black males, mostly, want to be coached by a gal?
Really?

[ChumpDumper]

Becky lol
You think young black males, mostly, want to be coached by a gal?
Really?

Are you speaking for young black males, mostly?

[scott]

Happy Birthday Old Man! No doubt you are using this time off to read SpursTalk! :lol

In all seriousness, I hope he comes back the last week of the season to coach a few games and then goes out waiving to the crowd in the tunnel like Timmy. It was an epic run, but it's time to turn the page.

[Strategic]

^wishful thinking

[Mr. Body]

It's too bad a good dude who has touched a lot of lives for the better is going out like this while a demonic diaper shitting moronic asshole was elected by millions of savages and will destroy our lives bit by bloody bit.

[SPURt]

It's too bad a good dude who has touched a lot of lives for the better is going out like this while a demonic diaper shitting moronic asshole was elected by millions of savages and will destroy our lives bit by bloody bit.
+∞

[Spurs Homer]

It's too bad a good dude who has touched a lot of lives for the better is going out like this while a demonic diaper shitting moronic asshole was elected by millions of savages and will destroy our lives bit by bloody bit.

Unfortunately...

evil criminals live forever...while honorable people die young...

[scott]

It's too bad a good dude who has touched a lot of lives for the better is going out like this while a demonic diaper shitting moronic asshole was elected by millions of savages and will destroy our lives bit by bloody bit.

He's something we can agree on.

[RC_Drunkford]

told y'all

1891934517339848743

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Awesome news.

[TheBallsbreakers]

So Pop's gonna be coaching next game? Despite all the criticism from the Poop squad I still feel team's in better hands for now with him rather than Mitch.

[couchman]

If he’s going to come back he needs to do it NOW.
Time to see if he has anything left in the tank rather than make us wait until next season to find out.

[John B]

told y'all

1891934517339848743

That’s great news. But he probably came just to talk to Mitch to start Castle after reading all the bitching at ST.

[bigfan]

I'd bet if he does come back this season it is just to finish the season. Father Time waits for no one and Pop knows that as well as anyone.

[ginobilized]

I hope Pop is in Austin this week cuz I'll at the games.
Glad he is recovering and able to drive himself. It's only a matter of time until he's driving all of us crazy!

The last 3rd of the season will be interesting to observe.

[Spurs Homer]

:pop:“ goddamn right im back…first thing we are doing is sending Fox to the bench until Chris paul gets sochan to run the point effectively…once branham gets in game shape…Fox can be his backup!”

[TimDunkem]

That’s great news. But he probably came just to talk to Mitch to start Castle after reading all the bitching at ST.

He's more likely to bench him for dunking too much. Castle will need to learn to get over himself. :pop:

[Mugen]

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[spurraider21]

probably safer than letting RC drive

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

GOAT Tank Commander has entered the building

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

GOAT Tank Commander has entered the building

GOAT confirmed

[lefty20]

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[scott]

For the best, on a simply human level. It would be a huge mistake to put a 76 year old stroke victim back on an NBA sideline. POBO with nothing more than the expectation of 10-20 hours a week if he wants it, otherwise... let's get his name up the rafters and move on.

Maybe RC views this as his time to step away as well (nothing against RC... just thinking aloud)

[couchman]

About time they face the obvious.
He is never going to be ok enough to withstand the grind of an NBA season.
He needs to officially retire and give the organization a chance to replace him.
I anticipate that is what will happen.

[SupremeGuy]

I say give Mitch a chance next year. I think he can be a good coach if he doesn't have to always look over his shoulder.

[TDomination]

Man, I hate to hear this simply due to the reasoning. I’d rather he just quit but not because of what happened if that makes sense.
i pray hes okay though. It would be nice to be able to at least come back speak to media at some point even if it’s a year from now but i almost fear that we’ll never see him in the media again.

[couchman]

His total lack of public appearances is concerning.
I suspect he has not regained his full mental faculties and that breaks my heart to consider.
I hope I’m wrong.
Get well Pop and enjoy retirement. ❤️#��

[benefactor]

I say give Mitch a chance next year. I think he can be a good coach if he doesn't have to always look over his shoulder.
lol...no. The time for wasting time is over. You don't take a lost season and follow it up with more experiments that are full of unknowns. Draft well, hire a coach and get to work.

[Gandalf]

I say give Mitch a chance next year. I think he can be a good coach if he doesn't have to always look over his shoulder.

1. I’m sorry, but why? Why ‘give him [another] chance?’ This isn’t a feel-good charity. Hell no.

2. He’s had forever this season, and we’re one of the worst-rebounding teams in the NBA. The players aren’t developing. If your interim coach has you fielding the ‘team’ we’ve seen this year, you NEVER waste ‘another’ year ‘hoping for the best.’ That’s an invitation for other teams to tamper with Wemby and have him in a Lakers uniform in a few years. You don’t gamble your franchise on a bad bet hoping it’ll work out because Mitch is ‘nice’ or for some other inexplicable (obviously non-performance) reason.

3. Even if you could ‘excuse’ everything this year because ‘Pop’s pulling the strings’ (you can’t, and it’s frankly stupid to hope things will magically turn around - see supra), Mitch shouldn’t have let him, and the Spurs could tell Pop to let Mitch try ‘coaching for the job’ the rest of this wasted season. See if Mitch can improve an inferior roster (sans Wemby and Fox) and make it ‘better’ to any discernible degree. I wouldn’t hold my breath though. Pop isn’t ‘making’ Mitch turn the team into one of the worst-boxing-out teams in the NBA.

4. Nothing prevents Mitch from ‘trying out’ somewhere else, like a mid-level college or something. You don’t risk wasting another year of Wemby’s career and the future of a billion-dollar franchise on Mitch.

5. This is particularly true when Wemby / Fox / Castle / good future picks should allow the Spurs to attract so many better / more likely to succeed options - like Hurley, etc.

I could throw other reasons out there - and believe it or not, I’m not trying to put YOU down - but this IDEA is terrible and needs to die, before it eventually sends the Spurs to Vegas. If you think it can’t be that bad, look at the Mavs. It can always go south much faster than you realize.

[spursparker9]

I think we might have already seen Pop's final coaching game.

Just retire in peace

[mystargtr34]

Coach Bud might be about to get fired he would be a good candidate.

[Gandalf]

Coach Bud might be about to get fired he would be a good candidate.

Although I’d prefer Hurley or Spoelstra if we could pry them away, Bud might be an option. Why has he failed in Phoenix though?

[exstatic]

Although I’d prefer Hurley or Spoelstra if we could pry them away, Bud might be an option. Why has he failed in Phoenix though?

They suck, and the coach always gets the blame.

[scott]

Maybe we can hire a staff of all fired Suns coaches. Bud, Monty... what's Frank Vogel up to these days? Or skip on Frank and go for Alvin Gentry, Terry Porter and D'Antoni to make it a full staff of ex-Suns coaches with Spurs connections.

[Gandalf]

Yeah, they’re not good, but I didn’t know if maybe ‘star’ Durant and his teammates are just not very coachable, refuse to work together, play defense, etc. Something that would excuse Bud’s failure there to any degree.

[Obstructed_View]

The whole fucking staff needs to be cleaned out, but Pop will have to die before the team has the guts to do that. Hopefully something is resolved before Victor decides he's done with this fucking clown show.

[dn0774]

I say give Mitch a chance next year. I think he can be a good coach if he doesn't have to always look over his shoulder.

I can appreciate the sentiment of being the “good guy” organization that we historically were able to be (having a core of Tim/Tony/Manu enabled that) but continuing down that road is the path to ending up as the Sacramento Kings. The front office has to become results oriented again and stop hiring/promoting “our guys” at every turn who are completely unproven.

Mitch basically had a season to win the job whether he knew it was up for grabs or not and he failed to do so. His best month was his first and I would argue it’s been all downhill after that. I understand Pop has been in his ear the whole time but if that was swaying Mitch’s decision making to this degree then that can only be considered a negative towards Mitch’s case to have the job permanently. Ime wouldn’t let someone coach by proxy through him as interim coach or not.

[z0sa]

Unfortunately for all, Mitch likely has the job since the FO likely would consider him "entitled" to a training camp and some input on the decision making for the roster construction etc (provided Pop truly does retire as head coach).

I expect him to last somewhere between 1/2 and 1 and 1/2 seasons (as head coach).

[Obstructed_View]

Ime practically dropped into the Spurs' lap, and they let Houston grab him. They'll hate that decision for a long time.