Whether it be the sideline interviews during games where he gives his quick one-word responses to his determination at bringing out the best in the players, Pop is just simply one of the best.
But he also thinks outside the NBA. He keeps in tune with the rest of the world.
Popovich likes to keep his players humble, reminding them to think of life outside of basketball and off the court.
“He’s not the typical coach for sure,” San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge told The Undefeated. “He’s in tune with what is going on around the world with people and with race.