Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Hornets edition

Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty ImagesAs mentioned previously, an article entitled “Pop’s Incredible Longevity” revealed that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has coached against 307 different NBA coaches during his twenty-eight year tenure at the helm.

Since the firing of Bob Hill in 1996, Pop has consistently coached the Spurs, give or take an ejection or two. Tonight the Spurs play the Charlotte Hornets.

When Pop took over, Dave Cowens (1996-1999) was serving in his first season in Charlotte. The two previous years, Cowens had been an assistant here in San Antonio. The two would face off again when Cowens was in Golden State.

Cowens did not complete his third season. He was replaced…