Popovich enters with Parker and former Spurs assistant Becky Hammon. He’ll likely pour out at least a small part of his heart this weekend in what’s sure to be an emotional speech at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “I think no matter what Pop does, he’s going to find a way to do that because that’s in his heart.” “His ability to connect, spend time and bounce between the really detailed development of basketball players and the bigger picture of developing people is just so impressive,” said San Antonio Spurs managing partner Peter J. Yet here, the winningest coach in NBA history stands quietly near center court, eyeing Victor Wembanyama’s first practice with the same deep investment that launched the Hall of Fame careers of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Twenty-seven years have sped past, leaving 1,366 victories in the rearview along with five NBA titles, three NBA Coach of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal. SAN ANTONIO - Squeaking sneakers and bouncing balls echo through the busy gym in late June as Gregg Popovich surveys the scene. Gregg Popovich enters the Hall of Fame as the NBA’s all-time winningest coach.
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