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Gregg Popovich says he considered sitting out NBA reboot, but now thinks Disney World is safer

At 71 years old, Gregg Popovich — the oldest coach in the NBA — had plenty of reason to worry about playing games again as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

The San Antonio Spurs head coach told reporters that he thought about sitting out of the NBA’s Disney World reboot at one point due to his age, but the league’s safety precautions convinced him he would be safe.

"I talked to a lot of people, I talked to Adam [Silver], and you find out pretty quickly what he and his staff of many have gone through to put this thing together," Popovich said.