“He’s been a big part of this whole year,” rookie …
It’s a common theme from everyone on the Spurs who has been mentored by Popovich this season in his new role after he retired from coaching last year. Current coach Mitch Johnson stepped in on an interim basis in November 2024 after Popovich suffered a stroke. After the season, Popovich held a news conference where he announced that he would step away from coaching and take on the new role of “El Jefe” (Spanish for “The Boss”), wearing a shirt that said as much.
He is formally listed as the president of basketball operations, but his role appears to be focused on providing behind-the-scenes support and guidance to Johnson, his successor, and everyone in the locker room. “He’s been a big part of this whole year,” rookie Carter Bryant told The Athletic. “It’s been amazing.
Not everybody has the greatest coach of all time just kind of sitting there in their laps. I just try to take it up as much as I can. ” New York Times This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “He’s been a big part of this whole year,” rookie …