Before anyone says anything, let’s keep in mind that this countdown celebrates Pop’s legacy. And in the history of the Spurs (and the Popovich era) there has never been a more successful player wearing number 2. Kawhi Leonard is the man.
Love him or hate him, resent him or celebrate him, he is woven in the fabric of the Spurs history- an NBA Finals MVP and two-time DPOY.
And in this photo of him with Pop, Kawhi is smiling, which is even more rare.
Okay, now we can move on...
Pop is on the homestretch.