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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Spurs Showing Interest in Mavericks Coach
Spurs Showing Interest in Mavericks Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - The New York Knicks have expressed their interest in hiring Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to fill their void at the position after the firing of Tom Thibodeau. Advertisement It is unclear as to whether the Mavericks will grant permission for Kidd to be interviewed at this time. However, the San Antonio Spurs have also expressed interest in a member of the Mavericks coaching team to join the staff of new head coach Mitch Johnson. A national media outlet recently reported that they have interest in Sean Sweeney to fill the top assistant role under Johnson. Sweeney has long been considered as the catalyst for the defensive improvements that the Mavericks showed during their run to the Western Conference Finals in 2021 and the NBA Finals in 2024. Sweeney has come a long way from coordinating film review for the Brooklyn Nets to now being considered as the top assistant for an up-and-coming team. He also spent three season as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons, and prior to that, he spent four years as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Advertisement Sweeney spent his collegiate career primarily as a starting guard for the University of St. Thomas (Saint Paul). New head coach Mitch Johnson, filling the big chair now that Gregg Popovich is moving permanently to the front office, will be looking to add trusted advisors to his staff as he takes on his first stint as a head coach. in the NBA. Sweeney has served Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for several years, and could flourish in this role, should the Spurs decide to close a deal with him in this offseason. Related: Mitch Johnson Outlines San Antonio Spurs Offseason Plans Related: San Antonio Spurs' Rival Could Steal Away Chris Paul in Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Gregg Popovich 911 call reveals distressing moment legendary NBA coach was 'barely responding'
The 911 call of the moment legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich was 'barely responding' at a restaurant last month has come to light. TMZ revealed details of the panicked call made by a man at Ruth's Chris Steak House in San Antonio on April 15. The former Spurs coach, 76, was rushed to hospital after the incident which occurred just six months after he had a mild stroke. Worrying footage later emerged of the five-time NBA champion lying on a stretcher and being placed into an ambulance after reportedly fainting. In the audio, you can hear the man tell the 911 operator that Popovich, who he didn't identify, had just passed out. Describing Popovich as a 'guest', the man said he was 'non-responding' before later changing his phrasing to 'barely responding.' Moments later, he noted that Popovich was starting to come around. 'Ok. He's responding now,' the man says. 'He passed out for a little bit.' Popovich suffered a stroke before the Spurs-Timberwolves game on November 2 and was replaced by Mitch Johnson for the final 77 games of the season. He left fans concerned in recent weeks when he made his first public appearance in six months. As Johnson was formally introduced as the team's new head coach, Popovich - who will be moving upstairs to the role of team president - revealed a shirt reading 'El Jefe' as he displayed his trademark wit. But Popovich still showed some signs of his health issues, as he grabbed onto his former player Manu Ginobili at one point when turning around, while another one of his ex-Spurs stars, Tim Duncan, carried a cane for him. He also spoke far more softly than he has in the past, as he said his health was improving. Popovich, who has more wins than any other coach in the history of the NBA, led Team USA to Olympic gold at the 2020 Tokyo games.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Gregg Popovich 911 call reveals distressing moment legendary NBA coach was 'barely responding'
The 911 call of the moment legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich was 'barely responding' at a restaurant last month has come to light. TMZ revealed details of the panicked call made by a man at Ruth's Chris Steak House in San Antonio on April 15. The former Spurs coach, 76, was rushed to hospital after the incident which occurred just six months after he had a mild stroke. Worrying footage later emerged of the five-time NBA champion lying on a stretcher and being placed into an ambulance after reportedly fainting. In the audio, you can hear the man tell the 911 operator that Popovich, who he didn't identify, had just passed out. Describing Popovich as a 'guest', the man said he was 'non-responding' before later changing his phrasing to 'barely responding.' The 911 call of the moment Gregg Popovich was 'barely responding' last month has come to light The legendary coach worried Spurs fans with his appearance at an event earlier this month Popovich is one of the NBA's true legends - he has more wins as a coach than anyone else Moments later, he noted that Popovich was starting to come around. 'Ok. He's responding now,' the man says. 'He passed out for a little bit.' Popovich suffered a stroke before the Spurs-Timberwolves game on November 2 and was replaced by Mitch Johnson for the final 77 games of the season. He left fans concerned in recent weeks when he made his first public appearance in six months. As Johnson was formally introduced as the team's new head coach, Popovich - who will be moving upstairs to the role of team president - revealed a shirt reading 'El Jefe' as he displayed his trademark wit. But Popovich still showed some signs of his health issues, as he grabbed onto his former player Manu Ginobili at one point when turning around, while another one of his ex-Spurs stars, Tim Duncan, carried a cane for him. He also spoke far more softly than he has in the past, as he said his health was improving. Popovich, who has more wins than any other coach in the history of the NBA, led Team USA to Olympic gold at the 2020 Tokyo games.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA》Popovich為聖安東尼奧貢獻良多 市議員提案機場以他為名
已經在馬刺隊連續擔任29個賽季總教練的帕波維奇(Gregg Popovich)，日前宣佈因為健康因素卸下職位，為了表揚這個為當地城市帶來無數榮耀的偉大教練，聖安東尼奧議員日前正式提案將當地國際機場以帕波維奇為名。 A City council member has filed a request to rename the San Antonio International Airport after Spurs president Gregg Popovich, calling his impact on the city "immeasurable." 👏 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 16, 2025 聖城議員培拉茲(Manny Pelaez)在提案中表示，波總對聖安東尼奧的影響力是難以估算的，將機場這個重要門戶以他為名，算是「恰如其分且具有永恆意義的致敬」。此外，還有議員提案將帕波維奇的生日1月28日訂為聖安東尼奧的「波總日(Coach Pop Day)」。 帕波維奇從1988年就成為馬刺隊助理教練，並於1996年正式接掌總教練，展開他長達29年的執教生涯，帕波維奇除了成為聯盟史上在單一球隊在位最久的總教練，例行賽累積1422勝也高居歷史之冠，馬刺隊在這段期間打下了5座總冠軍。 現年76歲的帕波維奇，在去年11月驚傳輕度中風，休養多月後在日前正式宣佈退位馬刺總教練，轉任球隊籃球營運總裁，日前他特別出席新任總教練強森(Mitch Johnson)的上任記者會，昔日子弟兵鄧肯(Tim Duncan)和吉諾比利(Manu Ginobili)也隨伺在惻，雖然帕波維奇的行動和言語不如以往俐落，還是不改幽默的表示：「我不再是球隊教練了，而是老大！」 'I'm no longer coach, I'm El Jefe'Señor Popovich, flanked by Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, passing the torch to Mitch Johnson today at the Rock #PorVida — Matt Roy (@MattRoy_TV) May 5, 2025
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NBA draft lottery: How to watch, time, odds, team representatives
2025 NBA draft lottery: How to watch, time, odds, team representatives The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm will be held tonight in Chicago and air live at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Below are the 2025 lottery probabilities for each of the teams ⬇️ — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 12, 2025 Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon headlines the list of individuals who will serve as team representatives in the 2025 NBA draft lottery on Monday in Chicago, Illinois. The 41st annual lottery will determine the selection order for the first 14 picks of the draft (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN). Drawings will be conducted to determine the first four picks, and the remaining lottery teams will select in positions 5-14 in inverse order of their season records. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets have the highest odds (14%) of winning the No. 1 pick. The New Orleans Pelicans (12.5%), Philadelphia 76ers (10.5%) and Brooklyn Nets (9%) have the next highest odds of landing the top pick. The draft lottery is one of the most anticipated drawings in recent memory, as the team awarded the top pick will have the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg. He is projected to be a franchise-changing prospect after establishing himself as the top player in the country at Duke. Though the All-American is viewed as the No. 1 pick this year, the rest of the lottery is projected to be littered with high-caliber prospects who will be heavily sought after by teams. The lottery results on Monday will dictate when some of those players will be selected. With the draft lottery set for Monday, the teams will be represented by various players, coaches and others with ties to their respective franchises. Here are the individuals representing each team on stage at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Representative: Mitch Johnson, head coach 13. Sacramento Kings* Representative: Keon Ellis, player *This pick will be conveyed to Atlanta if it falls outside the top 12 12. Chicago Bulls Representative: Matas Buzelis, player 11. Dallas Mavericks Representative: Rolando Blackman, team legend 10. Portland Trail Blazers Representative: Toumani Camara, player Representative: Hakeem Olajuwon, team legend 8. San Antonio Spurs Representative: Mitch Johnson, head coach Representative: T.B.D. 6. Brooklyn Nets Representative: Jordi Fernández, head coach 5. Philadelphia 76ers* Representative: Jared McCain, player *This pick will be conveyed to Oklahoma City if it falls outside the top 6 4. New Orleans Pelicans Representative: Zion Williamson, player 3. Charlotte Hornets Representative: Charles Lee, head coach 2. Washington Wizards Representative: Bub Carrington, player 1. Utah Jazz Representative: Ashley Smith, team co-owner
