The new contract will bring Popović into his 32nd season with Tottenham
The winningest coach in NBA history, Gregg Popovich has once again become the highest paid coach in the league. He agreed to a five-year contract worth more than $80 million, passing Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams for the richest coaching deal in the NBA. Despite being 74 years old and nine years away from his last NBA championship, Popovich’s success and ability to develop talent still make him a valuable asset. This comes on the heels of Tottenham prospect Victor Wimpanyama being named first overall just a few weeks ago.
Gregg Popovich has signed a 5-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur.
The contract will take him into his 32nd (!!!) season with the franchise. pic.twitter.com/x1RYJq4LqM
– NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) July 9, 2023
Tottenham have exactly the coach they need at Wimpanyama
The San Antonio Spurs have faced challenges in the post-Tim Duncan era, but they have a chance to return to the NBA elite with the addition of French forward Victor Wimpanyama, the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Popovich’s track record of success has played with international players They, like Tony Parker and Boris Diaw, played an important role in stirring Wimpanyama when the Spurs won the draft lottery. Popovich’s coaching experience would be crucial to Wimpanyama’s assimilation into NBA culture and maximizing his potential.
Popovich’s impressive resume includes being the NBA’s all-time wins leader with 1,366 victories, along with five championships and three NBA Coach of the Year awards. His ability to develop top draft picks, such as Duncan and David Robinson, into superstars and Hall of Famers is well documented. With a coach of Popović’s caliber in place, it only makes sense that Spurs would prioritize keeping him on board for the long term.