Shams: Pop Not Expected to Return this Season; Long-Term Future is in Jeopardy

[Gandalf]

Would love to see Avery Johnson coach the spurs.

He was pretty good with the Mavericks back in the day. Got fired from Alabama, but maybe it was a recruiting issue he wouldn’t have to worry about in the NBA? No idea, didn’t follow Bama.

[z0sa]

I wonder if the Wemby situation had anything to do with this. In any case, I hope they move him upstairs into a consultant role and bring in someone like Snyder or Bud to be his successor.

Yeah, it feels certain to me that when Wemby went out, Pop decided this really is too stressful and called it. He was thinking of molding one of the greats for some years and maybe winning one last le in the process. Instead, it's up in the air how severe the DVT issue for Vic will ultimately be (though signs are positive, based upon what little info we have). Pop's smart enough not to stick around for this - I hope.

[Obstructed_View]

He was pretty good with the Mavericks back in the day. Got fired from Alabama, but maybe it was a recruiting issue he wouldn’t have to worry about in the NBA? No idea, didn’t follow Bama.

That Mavs team that got bounced in the first round was historically good. They just ran into the one team that had their number. They had a chance to lose a game and avoid the Warriors and they didn't. That was AJs big mistake.

[Gandalf]

That Mavs team that got bounced in the first round was historically good. They just ran into the one team that had their number. They had a chance to lose a game and avoid the Warriors and they didn't. That was AJs big mistake.

Yeah, I loved that series, since I hated the Mavs at the time. Baron Davis pulling stuff like falling down near half court and hurling the ball in right before the buzzer was hilarious.

[Killakobe81]

Lakers Spurs rivalry aside, I hope Pop fully recovers. Life >> NBA. Get well soon Pop.

Couldn’t agree more … sone classless asshats made fun of and continue to mock Kobe’s death.
I wouldn’t ever make fun of this strike over a sports rivalry …
That being said I wish Pop recovers enough to do whatever he wants - Coach, open a winery, politics …
God speed to a full recovery

[ChumpDumper]

Would love to see Avery Johnson coach the spurs.

[Chillen]

If Suns miss playoffs they might fire Bud. Spurs should be keeping an eye on that situation. Pop though should retire he's one of if not the greatest NBA coach ever. He has nothing left to prove.

[dn0774]

Hopefully there will be some clarity regarding Wemby this summer when it comes time to assess the coaching landscape. I’ve got to think that if Wemby looks to be a go for next season that would bode well for attracting top coaching candidates. That of course assumes that the powers that be can see that Mitch isn’t the guy long term.

[Mugen]

Good news for the future of the organization tbh. Hope for a full recovery and Enjoy retirement, Pop.

[BackHome]

Yeah, it sucks this happened to Pop he is the Goat and even if I don’t agree with his Politics I can still say he will go down as one of the best NBA coaches ever.

This Summer is going to be super important as they need to do a real search for a coach who will come in and hit the ground running and put in a offense that will really use Wemby skills. Also, don’t want Bud, Brown, Becky, or any of those retreads that would be a terrible decision.

[heyheymymy]

[baseline bum]

Would love to see Avery Johnson coach the spurs.

The fact he hasn't gotten an NBA coaching job in more than 15 years after leading a team to the Finals says everything you need to know about how players view him. I love AJ but he's not an NBA coach.

[baseline bum]

That Mavs team that got bounced in the first round was historically good. They just ran into the one team that had their number. They had a chance to lose a game and avoid the Warriors and they didn't. That was AJs big mistake.

IDK they felt like they peaked early and weren't as good as their record, kind of like the 2011 Spurs, though they didn't fall off quite that hard.

[baseline bum]

If Suns miss playoffs they might fire Bud. Spurs should be keeping an eye on that situation. Pop though should retire he's one of if not the greatest NBA coach ever. He has nothing left to prove.

Isn't Bud on a five year contract?

Ishbia really has torched that franchise after all the complaints Sons fans had about Sarver.

[RC_Drunkford]

Man would‘ve liked for him to at least coach one home game so we can send him off in style, but I guess that was it. I just hope he gets healthy, can be around the team and we hire a great coach.

[baseline bum]

Yeah, I loved that series, since I hated the Mavs at the time. Baron Davis pulling stuff like falling down near half court and hurling the ball in right before the buzzer was hilarious.

The We Believe Warriors has to be my favorite non Spurs team in NBA history. Not only because of Spurs legend Stephen Jackson skull ing Dirk, but UCLA legends Baron Davis and Matt Barnes. When healthy Baron was a ing MVP level player but dude was icy hot going from being LeBron to Mo Williams season to season.

[Chillen]

Isn't Bud on a five year contract?

Ishbia really has torched that franchise after all the complaints Sons fans had about Sarver.

Yeah he is. Ishbia doesn't care if he wants him gone they will fire him. Dude must have $100's ready for a campfire someplace.

[spurraider21]

The We Believe Warriors has to be my favorite non Spurs team in NBA history. Not only because of Spurs legend Stephen Jackson skull ing Dirk, but UCLA legends Baron Davis and Matt Barnes. When healthy Baron was a ing MVP level player but dude was icy hot going from being LeBron to Mo Williams season to season.

pretty fun roster with jason richardson still around too, monta ellis coming along.

[LakerHater]

as an interim, the wins & losses still got to the head coach but what about now?

[cd98]

Becky gets paid a million a year, salary wise it probably wouldn't take a massive contract to get her to come over especially if Pop asked. Hurley on the other hand just signed for 6/50, so it'd take a Pop-level contract to bring him over.

Honestly probably no way they hire Becky or any other female coach. Pop isn’t the one that makes that call.

[slick'81]

It was a good run pop! Enjoy retirement

[heyheymymy]

That 2007 Warriors roster was a lot of fun. 3 point shooters lined up around the arc.

Bierdrins weird ass free throw shooting form lol

[heyheymymy]

They would put decibel measurements in the Oracle arena during those W's games to gauge how loud the crowd was

[tbdog]

What do you mean? He drove there to see how Victor is doing?

For the meeting. To put a hand on him and say it's alright.

[Mal]

It was of a ride