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Steve Kerr knew Erin Popovich well, shares funny story from when Gregg traded him in 2001

Erin Popovich -- Gregg Popovich's wife of four decades -- passed away on Wednesday.

Gregg will not coach in tonight's Game 3 in San Antonio.

After shootaround on Thursday, Steve Kerr was asked about Erin and shared a funny story:

"Knew her well. She was close with my wife (Margot) when I played here. Erin was sort of the balance that Pop needed (laughter). I still remember when he traded me to Portland in 2001, he called me up to tell me the news, he said: 'I don't think I can go home, because Erin is gonna be so mad at me for trading you.