Gregg Popovich makes appearance at NBA Finals to support Spurs
Gregg Popovich made a notable appearance at Game 1 of the NBA Finals, supporting the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks. This matchup is a nostalgic reminder for Popovich, as he led the Spurs to their first championship victory over the Knicks in 1999. The Spurs are looking to build a new dynasty with their young core, including Victor Wembanyama.
- ▪Gregg Popovich attended Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks in San Antonio.
- ▪This series marks a rematch of the 1999 championship, where Popovich won his first title.
- ▪Popovich remains involved with the team, especially mentoring young players like Victor Wembanyama.
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nba finals NBA Gregg Popovich makes appearance at NBA Finals to support Spurs By Matt Ehalt Published June 3, 2026, 10:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This time, Gregg Popovich didn’t have to worry about the x’s and o’s needed to beat the Knicks. The legendary Spurs coach attended Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Wednesday night in San Antonio in a rematch of the championship series from 1999 that earned him his first Larry O’Brien trophy and ignited the Spurs’ dynastic era. The ABC broadcast captured the 77-year-old Popovich, who serves as San Antonio’s president of basketball operations, sitting in a suite at Frost Bank Center.
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