Often times coaches will stay upbeat, positive and, at times, even delusional when it comes to high team expectations. Gregg Popovich is at the point in his career where he’s not inclined to pretend like his team is a contender.
When talking to media members Monday ahead of the 2022–23 season, Popovich gave his blunt assessment of the Spurs.
“I probably shouldn’t say this,” Popovich said. “But I’ll say it anyway what the hell. Nobody here should go to Vegas with the thought of betting on us to win the championship. And I know somebody’ll say, ‘Gosh, what a Debbie downer.