De'Aaron Fox Reveals What Gregg Popovich Did After Spurs' Game 3 Loss
Summary
Gregg Popovich retired as San Antonio Spurs coach in 2025 but stayed involved with the team during their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After losing Game 3, Popovich strongly spoke to the players, which motivated them to win Game 4 and even the series 2-2.Key Facts
- Gregg Popovich retired as Spurs head coach in 2025 and Mitch Johnson took over.
- Popovich moved to a front-office role but remained active with the team.
- The Spurs lost Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder during the Western Conference Finals.
- After Game 3, Popovich gave a strong, critical locker room talk to the team.
- De’Aaron Fox said it was the first time Popovich showed his frustration that season.
- Fox returned from an ankle injury in Game 3 and helped in Game 4 with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.
- The series was tied 2-2 after the Spurs’ Game 4 win.
- The Spurs aim to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
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