Jerry Sloan may have retired from coaching eight years ago, but his mark on coaching still is relevant today. Coach Gregg Popovich—the apparent successor to Jerry Sloan’s direct and gruff style—was asked his opinion on Bradley Beal as his team was about to take on the Washington Wizards. Of course, a great soundbite followed.
No. Why would I have one? Does he play for me? Are we undefeated? So, I think watching film of Belinelli and Patty Mills and Derrick White and those guys would probably be better time spent for me than watching Bradley or anybody else.