Steve Kerr expressed his mixed feelings on Greg Popovich's retirement after 29 years as coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich, who retired following health issues, left a profound impact on Kerr, both personally and professionally. While acknowledging the sadness of the occasion, Kerr highlighted the natural transition for Popovich into a role as president of basketball operations. He credited Popovich and Phil Jackson for changing coaching culture towards collaboration, emphasizing their important roles in shaping current team dynamics.
Pop is one of the most important people in my life for many, many reasons, and most of them go way beyond basketball. It's a sad day.
I think it also gives him the space and time he needs to recover from the health issues.
Those two guys, in my mind, helped create the current culture that we're in, for coaching and team building.
Kerr acknowledged Popovich's influence on his life and career, calling him a pivotal figure beyond the sport itself.
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