"[Popovich said] just to be us, not to really do anything different from what we've been doing all season. He gave us another perspective on how well we've been playing and the position we've put ourselves in."
"He's one of the winningest coaches ever, one of the coaches with the most rings ever. So it's only right that he felt like he needed to come in and preach to the choir."
"He looks amazing. He's doing great. It's always good to see him. He stays in touch. He texts me or calls me from time to time, probably every other day."
"He's helped me and a lot of the other guys. Just seeing how he's progressing, seeing how well he's doing, it's just the ultimate satisfaction, honestly."
The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, are entering the playoffs with significant guidance from former coach Gregg Popovich. Despite his rehabilitation from a stroke, Popovich addressed the team, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their successful season approach. The Spurs finished with a 62-20 record, marking their first division title since 2017. Players like Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson expressed appreciation for Popovich's mentorship and ongoing support, highlighting his influence on their performance and mindset as they face the Portland Trail Blazers in the playoffs.
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