{"id":115953,"date":"2025-06-22T07:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T07:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/115953\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T07:09:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T07:09:15","slug":"spurs-victor-wembanyama-reveals-gregg-popovichs-incredible-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/115953\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama reveals Gregg Popovich\u2019s \u2018incredible\u2019 quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama reveals Gregg Popovich\u2019s \u2018incredible\u2019 quality<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama<\/a> offered a striking tribute to the remarkable character of Gregg Popovich<\/a>. Speaking after Popovich transitioned to the Spurs\u2019 front office<\/a>, Wembanyama reflected on the coach\u2019s 29 legendary years<\/a> on the bench. He praised Popovich as a figure whose influence goes far beyond X\u2019s and O\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat\u2019s incredible with him is that he keeps giving hope being the person that he is. He keeps inspiring us. Because the way he works, he works harder than most athletes in the world,\u201d Wembanyama said, honoring a mentor whose work ethic rivals his own.<\/p>\n

With Mitch Johnson now stepping in as head coach<\/a>, the Spurs enter the 2025\u201326 season grounded in Popovich\u2019s foundational values. Wembanyama\u2019s words reflect the emotional weight of the transition while affirming that the Spurs culture Popovich built remains intact.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama didn\u2019t just highlight Coach Pop\u2019s legendary tactics or practice habits. He focused on the emotional investment Popovich made in his players.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were all really close,\u201d he said, acknowledging how much the departure stung.<\/p>\n

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Still, in typical Pop fashion, the veteran coach pulled the team together. \u201cIt\u2019s always sad and shocking when something like this happens,\u201d Wemby added. But Pop\u2019s response \u201ckept inspiring us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reflection came during a whirlwind offseason for the young All-Star. Wembanyama had just returned from the Shaolin Temple in China<\/a>, where he trained in Kung Fu and even shaved his head. The experience left him mentally sharper. Despite dealing with a blood clot in his shoulder, Wembanyama still emerged last season as the defensive anchor for the Spurs. The temple trip added to his growing mental and physical toughness.<\/p>\n

San Antonio\u2019s future now lies in Johnson\u2019s hands. The former assistant takes over with strong momentum. The Spurs made a splash by acquiring De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/a> at the deadline and still hold multiple draft assets. Pop\u2019s blueprint appears built to last, even with him no longer on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama\u2019s tribute is a reminder: the Spurs\u2019 greatest strength isn\u2019t their scheme, it\u2019s their culture. And no one embodied that more than Popovich. Even off the court, Pop continued to inspire. He worked harder than most athletes, guided and cared. And most importantly, he led.<\/p>\n

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Popovich\u2019s coaching era may be over, but his legacy remains deeply rooted. Through Wembanyama\u2019s words, that legacy is already being carried forward, and it\u2019s nothing short of incredible.<\/p>\n

Related: Tom Brady jokes with Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama after Shaolin Temple trip<\/a><\/p>\n

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