Listen to Rudy and Danny talk about the match-up, playing for Pop, and…steak. Prior to the the Spurs showdown at home against the Raptors, current Spur and former Raptor Rudy Gay joined former Spur and current Raptor Danny Green on his podcast, Inside the Greenroom, produced by Yahoo Sports Canada. …
Open Thread: Spurs beat Toronto Raptors and Pop takes #4 on the countdown
A high-energy homecoming is the way to start 2019. I’m not going to lie, although I liked using a picture of Danny Green in his NBA Championship #4, I really wanted to use a picture of Derrick White. Don’t get me wrong, Danny is great. A true Spur and an …
Gregg Popovich’s best, most curmudgeonly quotes of all time
Nothing like a little curmudgeon Pop humor to brighten your day. When Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich opens his mouth, you never know what you’re going to get. Even if the topic is just on basketball, his answer can range anywhere from terse one-word answers to completely off-topic spiel that …
Open Thread: Last nights win is lucky #7 as Pop moves up the countdown
Spurs blow a definitive lead but end in a win over the Denver Nuggets. 7. There are seven dwarves as well as their interchangeable seven deadly sins (the latter coincidentally being a great David Fincher film). Speaking of films, The Magnificent Seven, The Seven Year Itch, and The Seventh Sign, …
A coincidence in the timing of Gregg Popovich ejections
The Spurs head coach needs to be careful this week I was talking to my friend Matt who is an archivist and he stated that there is no statistic that reveals ejections for NBA coaches. It is not as simple as typing “how many times has Gregg Popovich been ejected?” …
Open Thread: The 8th game of the Spurs Redemption Tour places Pop 8 games from passing Jerry Sloan
A confident San Antonio return sends the Timberwolves out with a whimper. The Spurs have lost 15 games to 15 teams this season. Since November 23rd, they have played and beaten 8 of those teams in the subsequent meeting. Henceforth, avenged losses will be dubbed the Redemption Tour. Last night, …
In the Bonus: The most impressive aspect of Pop’s career
This week’s staff Round Table takes a look at Pop, the home stand and improvements to the Spurs play this season. The Spurs have recently played solid Spurs basketball. Not only does their record reflect it, but their defensive rating points to something going right. And with so much competition …
Open Thread: Last night’s win elevates Pop to #9 on the countdown
The 39 point drubbing is beginning to look like the new normal for the Spurs 9. Cats have nine lives. If they go the whole nine yards and might just end up on cloud nine. Possession is nine-tenths of the law. 9 is often used in psychological pricing, attempting to …
A very Spursy Christmastime reunion
The former Spurs assistant found plenty of time to hang out with some old friends. Heading into Monday’s clash with his old team and coming off a back-to-back in Cleveland, current Philadelphia 76ers head coach and former long-time Spurs assistant Brett Brown had little time to catch up with some …
Open Thread: Spurs knockout Philly and Pop cracks #10 on the countdown
Spurs win five of six at home carrying Pop closer to Jerry Sloan. 10. Ten is the number. Humans most commonly have ten fingers and ten toes. X is the Roman numeral for ten. Our monetary system is based in tens. A decade is ten years. Ten pins in bowling …
Open Thread: #11 in the Pop Countdown is in the books
The Spurs sunk the Clippers on Throwback Thursday and Pop moves closer to Jerry Sloan in the standings. 11. Eleven is the name of the fantastic character on Stranger Things. It’s also the key to the greatest music phrase of all time: Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to land …
San Antonio Spurs: Who is Gregg Popovich’s successor?
For as infinite as his presence feels to fans of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich won’t coach forever. When the time comes, who deserves to take his place as leader of the franchise? Well before he became head coach, Gregg Popovich has been at the heart of the San …