Gregg Popovich was born January 28, 1949. Harry Truman was president of the United States when Pop was born. Because of the year he was born, the coach of the San Antonio Spurs is classified as a high-risk individual in the crazy times in which we live.
Coaching basketball involves close contact with many other individuals. Even before he speaks, a basketball coach is nonetheless breathing the same air as the 12 players on his bench, the assistant coaches next to him, the trainer, and the three referees in that night’s game. Once the coach speaks, he has face to face conversations with everyone I just mentioned.