Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has enjoyed watching the battle for the West’s top seed this season.
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams is one of Popovich’s former assists. Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder was a regular in San Antonio while he coached the team’s D-League affiliate in Austin.
“It’s great,” Popovich said early Monday evening. “Two people I’ve known a long time. Good friends. What could be better than being happy about their success?”
A few hours later, Snyder and the Jazz were back atop the Western Conference standings thanks to a 110-99 victory over San Antonio at Vivint Arena.