Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Gets Emotional About Gregg Popovich
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014, led by young star Victor Wembanyama. Gregg Popovich, the former Spurs coach now serving as team president, has played a key role in this success despite recent health issues.Key Facts
- The Spurs made the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
- Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 French player, was the first overall pick in 2023 and won the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy.
- The Spurs also have upcoming young players: Stephon Castle (4th pick, 2024) and Dylan Harper (2nd pick, 2025).
- The Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
- Gregg Popovich coached the Spurs for 29 years, winning five NBA titles and holding the record for most coaching wins.
- Popovich stepped down as coach in May and became the Spurs’ president of basketball operations.
- He suffered a mild stroke in November 2024 and had another medical issue in April 2025.
- The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3 in San Antonio.
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