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Gregg Popovich Hilariously Explained How He’d Know It’s Time To Retire

Gregg Popovich was asked about his inevitable retirement from basketball, but Pop decided to give a hilarious response.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 3, 2023
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Gregg Popovich is arguably the single-greatest coach in NBA history, with an incredible career that spans over 25 years. While we have coaches like Phil Jackson, who was unmatched at his peak, Popovich’s longevity in the league has been incredible. Despite the San Antonio Spurs being in a clear rebuild for the first time in Pop’s career, the coach is happier than ever.

People expected Pop to retire when the Spurs’ playoff window closed after 2019 but he’s stuck with the organization to oversee their rebuild. He openly told fans not to bet on them to win the title this year to start the season while reiterating his commitment to the team. 

He had a classic Pop response when asked about retirement again today after their loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

I asked Spurs coach Gregg Popovich when he’d know it’s time to retire.

“That’s a good question. Retire next week, 6 years from now, or after the season, I don’t think about that stuff. I think the little voice in my head will tell me that’s enough.”

Full video is classic Pop 😂 pic.twitter.com/8ih62d9vMX

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) January 3, 2023

“That’s a good question. Retire next week, 6 years from now, or after the season, I don’t think about that stuff. I think the little voice in my head will tell me that’s enough. If I am tired of telling someone ‘why are you getting beat backdoor so much? Can you please stay in front of somebody? Maybe you want to touch him and block him out a little bit? Maybe when we take a shot you wanna run back over there with a little bit of effort? Instead of loafing. Get your ass in here’. When I stop wanting to do that, then I’ll retire.”

Popovich as a coach is truly unmatched and this answer was emblematic of who he has been his entire career. His recent. You can’t cheat effort in basketball, so you cannot cheat Gregg Popovich either.


Will Gregg Popovich See This Rebuild Out?

The 2023 Draft Lottery is gonna be crucial in determining whether Popovich has something to coach for in the next season. Getting Victor Wembanyama or even Scoot Henderson will give him a possible superstar-level player to mold and return the Spurs to contention before he steps away.

Whether the Spurs can actually win a title under Popovich again seems to be a no. Unless we see Popovich coach for at least 5-6 years more. Given how he’s been talking about his future it won’t surprise anybody, that’s for sure.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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