However, coach Popovich\u2019s tenure abruptly came to an end during the 2024-25 NBA season<\/a> due to health concerns.<\/p>\n Over the years, coach Popovich has built a reputation as a no-nonsense leader<\/a> who has never shied away from calling out the media and fans alike.<\/p>\n Being the head coach of a team for 29 years is a historic achievement. However, it\u2019s likely impossible to pull that off without bonding with the roster.<\/p>\n Keeping that in mind, third-year Spurs guard Malaki Branham recently made a revelation about coach Popovich\u2019s behavior in the locker room.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, a lot of guys say that he doesn\u2019t joke but, he\u2019s definitely a jokester and it\u2019s definitely good to have that in the locker room,\u201d Branham told NBA insider Brandon \u2018Scoop B\u2019 Robinson<\/a>.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cBut also he\u2019s very serious too.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to imagine coach Popovich as a jokester, but it\u2019s great to know that he has an excellent sense of humor. There have always been signs in his interviews and now it\u2019s confirmed by a Spurs player.<\/p>\n What\u2019s next for Gregg Popovich<\/p>\n Many have wondered if they will ever see coach Popovich within the Spurs organization in any capacity. Well, the answer to that burning question is a resounding yes.<\/p>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2175042659-1-971x627.jpg\")
Photo by Ronald Cortes\/Getty ImagesGregg Popovich has a different side in the locker room, reveals Spurs guard<\/p>\n