San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is going to be very well-compensated as he coaches the team for the next five years.
Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Popovich’s new deal is worth “more than $80 million,” resetting the coaching market after Monty Williams’ six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Pistons.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s new five-year deal is worth more than $80 million, sources tell ESPN. His deal resets the coaching market after Monty Williams’ recent six-year, $78.5 million deal with Detroit.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2023
Here’s what fans had to say about Coach Pop’s extension on Twitter:
“Popovich is President of Basketball Operations and head coach, so it’s possible his new deal allows him to earn out the contract even if he doesn’t coach the full five years of the deal,” Woj followed-up.
Popovich is President of Basketball Operations and head coach, so it’s possible his new deal allows him to earn out the contract even if he doesn’t coach the full five years of the deal. https://t.co/B5ox56DfO6
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2023
“Gregg Popovich paying himself $80 million,” a user said.
Gregg Popovich paying himself $80 million https://t.co/QOJ4zMB75V pic.twitter.com/7oplEA94W0
— Caleb DeLoach (@caleb_r_deloach) July 8, 2023
“They signed Pop to that Bertans deal,” another replied.
They signed Pop to that Bertans deal https://t.co/qBSpY5ZkNV
— KENNY BEECHAM (@KOT4Q) July 8, 2023
“Spo bout to be the first ever $100 million coach,” a Heat fan commented.
Spo bout to be the first ever $100 million coach ???????? https://t.co/Pwyls6dqiX pic.twitter.com/dwzwwYliUK
— ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? ™ (@AIR305) July 8, 2023
“I told people Monty’s deal would change the head coaching market,” tweeted Pistons Talk.
I told people Monty’s deal would change the head coaching market https://t.co/eeTumVtYdU
— Pistons Talk (@Pistons__Talk) July 8, 2023
“POP FOREVER.”
POP FOREVER https://t.co/B27SSAYj4Y
— AIM Away Message (@NDEddieMac) July 8, 2023
After mulling over retirement, Popovich will stick around to help mold No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.
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