Kawhi Leonard and Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich were anticipated to meet before this year’s NBA draft to try to iron out the issues that have been simmering nearly all season long and have brought his future with the franchise into question. Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reported that Leonard and Popovich have recently communicated but , as of yet, a face-to-face encounter has not happened. This meeting between the two may still happen but considering Kawhi’s request, it could be an exercise in futility.
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Popovich will not coach tonight in Game 3
Following the death of his wife Erin yesterday, Gregg Popovich will not be on the bench for Game 3 tonight against Golden State, the San Antonio Spurs announced today. Spurs say Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 tonight against the Warriors. Gregg Popovich is out following the death of his wife, Erin, yesterday. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) April 19, 2018 Gregg Popovich won't coach Game 3 tonight vs. Warriors after death of wife, Ettore Messina will fill in pic.twitter.com/j2f6suYE3i — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 19, 2018
Read MoreErin Popovich, wife of Gregg Popovich passes away
The wife of San Antonio Spurs Head Basketball Coach Gregg Popovich died earlier today. The Spurs released the following statement: With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren. “ We mourn the loss of Erin,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”…
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