Ime Udoka built the foundation of his post-playing career during his near-decade as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs from 2012-19. The Houston Rockets head coach offered well wishes to his former mentor in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Udoka discussed the absence of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who is currently sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed illness. Popovich, now 75, is a legend of the game, a five-time champion who is one of the sport's most celebrated figures this century. For Udoka, his love and admiration for Popovich extends past the resume.