“If you kept everybody you wanted you’d have a team of 37 people,” Gregg Popovich said last Friday. “It’s sort of foolish to spend time worrying about that.” The question, fielded before a home game against the Clippers, was about JaMychal Green, who’s carved out a solid career for himself since moving on from his mostly forgettable time as a Spur, but Pop was likely aware of its wider application. The veteran coach has seen a number of players come and go through San Antonio — some have seen their careers remain steady or trend downward; others have gone on to reach new heights in another team’s colors.
What it means when a former Spur thrives on a new team
