It takes a lot to impress San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich who is considered the best coach in the league and one of the greatest of all time. The Spurs have had one of the longest runs in terms of success but the Golden State Warriors have become the monsters of not only the Western Conference, but the entire league. They entered the All-Star break with the best record in NBA history after 52 games at 48-4 and have the chance to break the 96′ Chicago Bulls record of 72-10. Popovich discussed watching the awe inspiring team.
“I’ve spent more time thinking about Golden State than I have any other team I’ve ever thought about in my whole career,” Popovich told ESPN Radio on Friday. “Because they are really fun. I’d go buy a ticket and go watch them play. And when I see them move the ball, I get very envious. When I see them shoot uncontested shots more than anybody else in the league, it’s inspiring. It’s just great basketball.
“So I’m actually enjoying them very much. You try to solve them, but they’re in a sense unsolvable because it’s a particular mix of talent that they have. It’s not just that Steph [Curry] can make shots or that Klay can make shots or that Draymond Green is versatile. Everybody on the court can pass, catch and shoot. And they all get it.”
“They’re for real,” Popovich added. “They’re talented. But they’re also very, very smart.”
