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When Karl Malone said only the Spurs deserved to do load management: "San Antonio and Coach Pop, they’re grandfathered in"
On the contrary, Malone feels the opposite for those who rest, especially for no concrete reason. For "The Mailman," only Coach Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs deserved to take a break or do load management on their players.
The timing follows Popovich's transition from head coach to president of basketball operations, a shift prompted by health concerns that included a mild stroke in November 2024. Though he no longer patrols the sideline, Popovich continues to shape the organization from the front office, ensuring his principles still guide the team’s direction.
The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled a banner celebrating Gregg Popovich. Fittingly, they did it quietly. The banner was hoisted before San Antonio’s home opener on Sunday against Brooklyn. A Spurs official said there would be no ceremony to commemorate the banner or honor Popovich,
As the San Antonio Spurs played their home opener of the 2025-26 season on Sunday, Oct. 26, fans noticed some new decor in Frost Bank Center: a banner honoring former head coach Gregg Popovich as the winningest coach in NBA history. There was no ceremony, no fanfare, no announcement. It truly honored the legacy that Popovich left behind.
The new and improved Victor Wembanyama can now lay claim to the best opening week any Western Conference player has had this season.
One week out from the election, the Spurs says they're focused on the ballot box and confident voters will give the green light to fund a downtown arena.
The Toronto Raptors will wrap up their two-game road trip on October 27 when they face the San Antonio Spurs. Tuesday’s clash at the Frost Bank Center will mark the fourth regular-season game for both teams.
During the overtime period, the Pelicans were down two points. The Spurs threw the ball into Harrison Barnes, but Jordan Poole knocked the ball of the leg of Barnes. The officials mistook it for a foul call, which sent Barnes to the free-throw line, where he secured the win for San Antonio.