Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Reveals Why He Uses His Platform To Speak Out On Political Issues

Gregg Popovich reveals why he's using his NBA platform to debate political topics.

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  • Spurs coach says something is “wrong” with the USA
  • Pop says it was impossible to focus on just basketball amid ongoing social issues
  • Coach explains how using his platform made him feel like he was doing something important

As, arguably, the top coach in the business right now, Gregg Popovich has the ultimate green light in San Antonio, and that extends beyond just the basketball court.

Over the years, Pop has used his platform to speak up on many political subjects, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the George Floyd protests from years ago, and the ongoing political conflict involving Doland Trump.

While most in Pop’s position would stay quiet to avoid unnecessary risk, the Spurs coach has made his opinions known to the public and he has no regrets about taking a stand for the values he believes in.

“At some point, I realized how much is just wrong with our country, especially as far as social injustice is concerned,” said Popovich during the 2023 Hall of Fame press conference. “To be totally blunt with you, when I look at my team, they are mostly black… but when you’re aware of these injustices, and what some of these players had to endure as kids, then you look at some other situation that’s in flux right now… you have people who wanna burn books, ban books and tell us that the people in slavery learned good lessons… It just seemed to me that it would be a way to develop more trust if you actually brought something to light that is important. It made me feel like I was doing something that was more important than just basketball.”

The NBA’s messaging over the past few years has been extremely obvious, and they’ve made no attempt to hide their stance on certain issues. For Popovich, in particular, he has not wasted chances to call out the country’s leaders, from Donald Trump to Joe Biden.

Today, while Popovich will likely always be willing to offer his point on political issues, most of his focus will be spent on building a contender around Victor Wembanyama.


Popovich Set To Lead Promising Future In San Antonio

After signing a lucrative 3-year extension with the Spurs this summer, Pop has agreed to stick around for at least a little while longer. For now, expectations are still very low for the Spurs, but it won’t be too long before Popovich makes the Spurs competitive in the West.

Love him or hate him, coach isn’t going anywhere, and he’s going to speak his mind to whoever will listen. After over 1,300 wins with the Spurs, it’s fair to say he’s earned the right to speak freely. You can’t blame him for using that platform to expose the country’s most divisive issues.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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