San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich was today named the NBA’s Coach of the Year finishing comfortably ahead of Chicago’s Tom Thibodeau. Popovich wins the award for the second time in his career – the last was in 2002-03 – and in typical ‘Pop’ fashion, he humbly thanked the Spurs organization for making his job that much easier.
“To be singled out amongst so many wonderful coaches in our league is a humbling experience,” said Popovich, who is in his 16th season as the head coach of the Spurs. I know, full well, that (my assistants) and (general manager) R.C. Buford should be accepting this award.”
