Gregg Popovich is infamous for being a man a very few words, but when remembering Tim Duncan’s career and a promise he made to Duncan’s father he let his emotions show.
Popovich is considered one of the best coaches in professional sports for his discipline and development of his players.
Watch below as he reflects on the time he promised Duncan’s dying father he would be sure to develop him not only into a great player, but a great man as well.
Great moment: Popovich recalling the responsibility he had to make sure Duncan stayed the same. Got emotional #Spurs pic.twitter.com/WzEUYdtmlX
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) July 12, 2016

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