In the NBA, head coaching is definitely a high-risk profession.
After all, not everyone is Gregg Popovich, whose tenure has seemed unassailable for years.
Even so, this is also the reason for the support of the record. The media once exposed that even Popovich was almost fired when the Spurs had a poor record.
It is absolutely common for relatively inexperienced coaches like Stotts to be fired.
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beep!
104:95!
As the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game, the semi-final series officially came to an end.
The teams facing each other in the Western Conference Finals that are about to begin will also be officially announced.
Spurs vs Warriors.
No surprises.
This is the second consecutive season these two teams have met in the Western Conference Finals.
And it is undeniable that the grievances and resentments between the two teams will collide with each other in the near future.
"Let us congratulate the San Antonio Spurs. This is not easy. Maybe at the beginning of this season, none of us would have thought that the team would go so far this season. Frankly speaking, at least I can't believe this fact. Let us
Turn around and look at it, the Houston Rockets, the Portland Trail Blazers, God, our playoff run looks absolutely fraught with thorns."
Matt Bonner's voice was choked up. As a Spurs man, even if he retires, he will always have feelings for this team. Just like he said, how difficult this team was at the beginning of the season, everyone
It's all in sight. At that time, almost no one would have thought that this team would go this far this season.
In fact, in the arena at this moment, there are many fans who can't control their emotions just like Matt Bonner. It's obvious that everyone is crying with joy, and they are once again moved by the never-give-up spirit of this veteran team in the league.
On the court, when the referee sounded the end of the game, all the Spurs players and coaching staff rushed to the center of the court and immediately started celebrating wildly.
Judging from the direction of the entire playoffs, advancing to the Western Conference Finals does not need to be worthy of too much celebration.
But as many people have said, for this ill-fated team this season, being able to advance to the Western Conference Finals is already the greatest success. Every step forward is a new historical record.
When the entire arena was filled with a crazy celebration atmosphere, the on-site director pointed the camera at the Spurs bench.
In the empty Spurs bench, 70-year-old Gregg Popovich sat quietly alone, his head lowered and shaking his head.
Obviously, the old man can't control his feelings. The team's record this season is not good, and he is also under a lot of pressure. At worst, the team is likely to interrupt its history of qualifying for the playoffs for many years.
record, and at the end of the day, Gregg Popovich may have an untenable reputation late in the season.
In terms of everyone present's feelings for this team, I'm afraid no one can compare with Popovich.
Therefore, only Popovich can experience the hardships more clearly.
When the game ended, Popovich collapsed. The team advanced to the Western Conference Finals. For him, the stone that had been weighing on his heart for this period was finally about to fall.
Therefore, he handed himself over to the quiet bench. He didn't know what to say at this moment. Looking at these children celebrating wildly, he felt that it was great to win, just like he had been doing for so many years.
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Led by Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, all Spurs players came to Popovich.
At this time, the fans in the stands all stood up and gave the warmest applause to the old figure on the Spurs bench.
"I don't know what to say. This group of boys is great. We have the best management and the best fans, so the San Antonio Spurs deserve a spot in the Western Conference Finals."
Subsequently, Popovich's words once again made the ATAT Center burst into applause.
Jiang Hao's mood was a little complicated at the moment. This was the first time he saw Popovich reveal his true feelings in front of everyone, and what he had to admit was that this gray-haired old man was the one who led the way for his entire career.
people.
Thinking back to the beginning of the season, although he accidentally acquired top talent, if Popovich had unreserved trust at that time, his emergence might not have been so smooth sailing.
And throughout the season, this old man taught him too many things, both in basketball and in life.
Jiang Hao must admit that even if it is only for one season, Popovich's position in his heart is already more than just a head coach.
"So, what is our goal for the next Western Conference Finals?"
The host at the scene asked Popovich a question of great concern.
"What is it? Maybe this question should be answered by these children. They are destined to be the protagonists of the next important event." Popovich pointed at Jiang Hao and the others and said with a smile.
boom!
Fans were very satisfied with Popovich's diversionary answer because everyone also wanted to hear what the players thought.
The microphone was first given to Tony Parker, a veteran of many years.
"Since I joined this team in 2003, we have advanced to the Western Conference Finals many times, so for me, in the next games, I will prepare seriously and go all out to win as I have for so many years.
victory"
After all, Tony Parker is the old man of the team, and his answer represents the low-key and simplicity of the older generation of Spurs.
"This is the second time I have advanced to the Western Conference Finals after joining the San Antonio Spurs. For me, my performance in the Western Conference Finals last season was very poor and did not provide more support to the team. Now I feel good, maybe in the upcoming Western Conference
I will do better in the finals”
LaMarcus Aldridge's answer won the applause of many fans at the scene. Just as Aldridge himself said, it is time for him to perform better in the upcoming Western Conference Finals. This is what he did when he joined the Spurs.
The original intention is also to redeem ourselves from last season's downturn.
"I have to thank my teammates. Without them, we would not have the chance to play in the Western Conference Finals. Therefore, I will be a good leader of the team and prove the strength of our team with strength."
Another unpretentious and unsmiling Leonard may have finished talking for two days in one go.
"This is my first season in this league. This is also my first time playing in the playoffs. It will also be my first time playing in the Western Conference Finals. I like this team very much and I respect my head coach even more.
,So, I want to win another championship for Gregg Popovich, and I want to leave my mark on this city."
The entire atat center was silent!
No one expected that Spurs No. 35, who has always been very low-key, would actually make such domineering remarks at this moment.
Chapter completed!