NEW YORK – Gregg Popovich has officially issued the film challenge to rookie Dejounte Murray. It’s the same challenge given to and accepted by Kawhi Leonard.
Study the greats. Incorporate the knowledge. Improve your game.
Before Leonard was given the green light from Popovich, the coach showed him film of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bruce Bowen and even Charles Barkley. Popovich wanted Leonard to absorb how some of the best competed. Leonard did exactly that, and mixed with hard work, the results are currently on display.
As Murray is in the middle of his rookie season, Popovich wants him to study Chris Paul, one of the best point guards in the NBA.