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Mike Brown: Gregg Popovich's Imprint on Spurs and Basketball Will Last

Brown said it is still meaningful facing San Antonio because Popovich “will always have a presence” with the Spurs. He said Popovich’s impact, “not only on the court” but “off the court too,” will be “imprinted as long as the game of basketball exists.” Brown also recalled working there, winning a championship, and having family in San Antonio.

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Jalen Williams Says Spurs Felt Like Thunder’s Mirror

Williams said facing San Antonio “honestly feels like we are playing a version of ourselves,” praising the Spurs after Oklahoma City’s exit. Asked if his absence could have changed the series, Williams said, “I think we could’ve won if I played,” but added, “hats off to them. What do you want them to do about me being hurt?”

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Becky Hammon Credits Spurs’ Finals Run To Wemby And Years Of Culture

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Becky Hammon Credits Spurs’ Finals Run To Wemby And Years Of Culture

Aces' HC and 7-year Spurs' assistant coach called Spurs' Finals berth “sweet,” saying “a lot of people” deserve credit for the foundation behind it. She said Spurs did not arrive overnight, even with Wembanyama: “Obviously, you don’t just have a franchise guy in Wemby, you have a generational guy.” Hammon added the rise has been "really fun to watch them.”

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Mike Brown Loves The Spurs, But Still Wants To Kick Their A**

Brown was asked about separating his Spurs ties and Fox/Barnes relationships from the Finals. “They definitely want to beat me,” he said, “and I want to kick their a**.” Brown, a former Spurs assistant who coached De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes in Sacramento, added: “I love them, and you can always love them before and after.”

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Thunder Picks Could Put Trey Murphy In Trade Play

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Thunder Picks Could Put Trey Murphy In Trade Play

Bill Simmons expects Murphy to be traded within three weeks, and Oklahoma City immediately fits the idea. The Thunder own picks 12 and 17, while New Orleans has only No. 58, giving OKC the cleaner draft package if the Pelicans listen. Simmons believes a player of Murphy's caliber is what the Thunder need after the series loss.

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about 2 hours ago

Chet Holmgren Admits Spurs Series Exposed Shot-Creation Gaps

Holmgren said he needs to “really dive into the tape” after a low-volume series against San Antonio. He felt heavy closeouts and rhythm issues mattered, but admitted “there were definitely opportunities” for more shots that he missed. Facing Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs was different, Holmgren said, because “there isn’t another team” built like them.

By Raahib Singh

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