Draymond Green expressed heartfelt emotions regarding the retirement of coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. During a recent interview, Green recounted meaningful moments shared with Popovich, particularly during their time together on Team USA, where they won gold medals. Green gifted Popovich his shoes from the gold medal game, highlighting their strong bond. Popovich's health issues have left a noticeable gap on the sidelines this season. Following his retirement, he will transition to a front office role. Over an illustrious 29-year career, Popovich amassed unprecedented wins and championships.
I gave him my shoes from the gold medal game, said Green, who wears a size 15 and estimated Popovich was about a 10. Every hug since then has meant so much to me.
Health issues kept Popovich, 76, from the sidelines this season, and Green said, it sucked playing against the Spurs this year and look over and not see him there.
To know that I'll never get that opportunity again. I just wish I had one last time to go hug him on the sideline before a game.
Over 29 seasons, Popovich won five NBA titles and went 1,422-869 (.621), accumulating the most wins by any coach in NBA history.
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