Gregg Popopvich and San Antonio is the never ending story. The Spurs announce this Saturday that their legendary coach has signed a five-year contract. The 74-year-old “Pop” is now linked to the Texas franchise until the end of the 2027-28 season, he who also serves as president of basketball operations. ESPN tells us that the deal is expected to bring more than $80 million to the future Hall of Famer, suggesting that Popovich could decide to stop coaching while retaining the benefits of this record contract. A few weeks ago, Monty Williams signed for $78.5 million over six years to coach the Phoenix Suns. One thing is certain: Gregg Popovich, who will start his 28th season on the bench for the Alamo City club, still has the fire, the desire, the love of the game. The proof with this new commitment, while his previous contract would only run until the end of the 2022-23 campaign. This bodes well for the French prodigy Victor Wembanyama, 19, chosen in first position in the Draft a few days ago by San Antonio.
This is the third time the Spurs have drawn first in the Draft, after 1987 with David Robinson and 1997 with Tim Duncan. After four seasons without play-offs, the Texas club dreams of a bright future with “Wemby”, who has just made his debut in the Summer League. However, the road will be long before playing the title and trying to hang a sixth banner on the ceiling of the AT
