Gregg Popovich - Full Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

[@davefox7516]

I rang up his groceries in Sacramento, when the Spurs were playing the Sacramento Kings. He spent $7,000 in wine. He's an extremely nice man. I'm so happy for him.

[@gerardbonggo5401]

Pop is the type of Coach that genuinely will push you to be the best version of you as a player and most importantly as a person !

[@blablablaa14]

Not only the greatest coach in basketball history, but the greatest coach in US history in any sport. Appreciate every minute while we have it cause this guy is the bar for the best ever coach now

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Hes a great coach but u done got carried away wit all that

[@esvinperez3580]

Not the best in history but a great man nonetheless

[@blablablaa14]

@@anthonytaylor7928No one has done what he's done

[@Theterminato2013]

@@blablablaa14He’s not better than Phil Jackson, Pat Riley and Red Auerbach. Never won back to back titles and 3peated like they did. And don’t give me the same excuse that the other 3 had HOF talent. Pop had Duncan, Admiral, Manu, Tony and Kawhi. Even had great role players like Bruce Bowen, Stephen Jackson, Kevin Willis and Steve Smith also. He’s easily one the top 5 best coaches in NBA History but you Spurs fanboys love to overrate him.

[@GeromeFairley-du9mb]

Man listen, Pop is great. Definitely top 3 or 5 all time, but he never 3 peated or won back to back championships, which is pretty hard to do. Phil has 3 three peats and a back to back under his belt.

[@MrFraiche]

This man was a brilliant strategist. Played the game to win like no other. Much respect as a Lakers fan.

[@rogemillecastillo3183]

My life is complete. All five of them on stage at the Hall of Fame is really a sight to behold.

[@ronpower1146]

The best comment on here

[@pacha777]

I 100% understand what you mean. Really historic moment

[@ronpower1146]

All 4 still look at him like their Coach / Teacher The respect

[@jake-qn3tl]

Living your life through strangers.......

[@wfvesely]

I'm 73 years old I've seen a lot of coaches come and go and I'm from New England and a Boston sports fan, but this is my all-time favorite coach and person. I can't top him with anybody else. It's because of the person that he is.

[@jordannietos]

He's funny without trying, he's just effortless in who he is. He's confidence in himself is what allows his players to do the same.

[@wfvesely]

@@jordannietos I agree with everything you say. He is my favorite coach because of the person he is.

[@rogb7770]

Pop controlled this room man. So blessed to have had him as our coach. And so glad he is here to reap the benefits of his hard work and achievements 🙏🏽

[@rogb7770]

The GOAT.

[@ZigbertD]

Count on Pop to throw a wrench into the scripted expectations. "I"m not done!" A moment of total peak Popovich. So good, that's why we love him.

[@eazyjones6043]

Coach Pop is the greatest coach that stayed true to hi franchise and built a legacy from Scratch on and off the court fr 💯! And i grew up a Detroit Pistons fan!

[@simplysie4]

What a message! Relate with each other a lot better than we do right now! Pop is the Goat!!!

[@gc033]

Born in ‘96 into Spurs fandom I was spoiled with greatness throughout my childhood…so many memories with friends and family attending/watching games…thank you Coach Pop🙏🐐

[@sidcarver9076]

Amen!

[@mr.cookie7308]

Instead of being a 3rd tier team in a 3rd tier city in the big state of Texas, Pop and the Spurs showed everyone how to do it best, how to play as a team, how to stay together, and how to dominate the league for a good decade.

[@mooretrumpet]

Probably the most deserving person in the hall of fame

[@josephboehmer1245]

Literally the opposite. He fell ass backwards into every bit of success he's ever had

[@2ClutchCorey]

@@josephboehmer1245 cry more

[@randomname3715]

Probably 100 others more deserving

[@marcelmarshall4240]

Not even close. There are 100 PLAYERS more deserving.

[@eddievangundy4510]

Are you kidding? You need to be.

[@Rakukus225]

Seeing Ahmad Rashaad brings back some childhood memories. Can they Induct Ahmad?

[@thescatman5029]

Welcoming Ahmad Rashad to the Hall of Fame as a contributor is Michael Jordan.....!

[@ImYourWattson]

I really like the coach enshrinements I've seen over the years. Pop's speech and Nolan Richardson's speech are unforgettable.

[@Blacklist324]

Nolan's was good, I've watched it a couple of times over the years.

[@juliocastaneda5940]

Its crazy to think, in 1996 when he took the reigns, everyone in San Antonio in 1999 wanted Pop gone from a 5-7 start after being in the regins 2 plus years, with Timmy now with the team, but from that point forward, he would craft the culture and fortitude to wield a team that would make 22 consecutive seasons above .500, and 20 consecutive 50+ wins in a row, which may never be matched again, in an era where its so different today, I'm 53 now, and watched and am a fan of the Spurs from the early 80s when the Ice Man was in town, to today where I'm getting the opportunity to see another potential dynamic player in Victor, who Pop is molding into the hopefully next person in the Spurs anals of its over 50 years of history. RC Buford definitely deserves being in the Hall if nothing else for cultivating the dynasty of the past 20 years plus as an executive of the team. There definitely will never be another Pop when his time comes, and when his time does come, everyone that didn't know about Pop, especially today's people in this sport, will definitely know through everyone that has had the opportunity to play for or against Pop of just how genuine this man has been as our coach, but now more of an ambassador of this sport. Thanks and grats Pop on your enshrinement to the Hall, well deserved and respected throught the league.

[@miasfit84]

Born and raises 210 south side and to have this man this legendary human be the coach for our small market team is simply blessed.....

[@cs292]

Born in 512 Southside

[@paulajohnson5957]

Coach Gregg Popovich is a model citizen on and off the floor...

[@Doc-ch5oz]

Not really

[@CarlosMiguelCruzTorres]

​@@Doc-ch5ozwhy

[@ien17]

Best coach ever

[@hunterkisandi7115]

@@Doc-ch5ozAw which team of yours did he keep from winning a ring

[@2ClutchCorey]

@@CarlosMiguelCruzTorres cos he’s probably a republican lmao

[@esean1367]

As a Spurs Fan...I have lived every moment of Pop's coaching career...Still awesome to see ball coach now with Wemby... Shoutout to a Legend 🫡

[@cerebralmaze]

Pop knew how to see the excellence in people and bring it out of them. So many success stories under him is a testament to this. More than a coach, he is a mentor.

[@slomo5282]

By far the best coach ever. Victor is lucky to be able to develop at Spurs. One of the few people outside of my personal life that I would take a picture with.

[@randomname3715]

Phil was twice as great. Numbers don't lie. Phil isn't woke

[@lowligh]

Jackson had SUPERSTARS!!

[@hectorarguelles1596]

​@@lowlighJackson also had Tex Winters, the originator of the Triangle Offense.

[@20x40]

A true Gentleman with a high standard and excellence.

[@hectornegron9155]

Great human being, great speech, amazing coach, amazing career. Of all the things he said what moved me the most was seeing the faces, beautiful innocent faces of his grandchildren. They made my day and may God bless you all.

[@nigelkhan9278]

Pop is an amazing man. He is a great leader, who demands respect, accountability, discipline, loyalty, and has a great heart. This is the type of man that we need as a country. Pop would be a great President.

[@simplysimple7628]

Such an amazing man…..🙏🏼✊🏼🫡 Lots of memories. Those spurs were the greatest teams ever in the history of basketball. Efficient, reliable, consistent, and humble. All those traits trickle down from the top. Amazing organization.🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@flynt1977]

Ending with the most meaningful statement. Much more than an amazing coach.

[@roelsantosjr5593]

I’ve watched this so many times, and it’s truly wonderful to see how humble and grateful he is.

[@danielnicolas5737]

Simply glad of been a witness of his career.

[@Amick44]

Major Spurs fan here. I have never not been amazed, mesmerized, even humored, when Gregg Popovich speaks.

[@gregalvarado382]

Love you Pop ! Thank you & all the great Spurs that have gave us all great memories!! Congrats to all of y’all ! 👏

[@lunasweats126]

Coach pop one of the best coaches ever as a Mavs fan love watching him coach against even if it meant a loss

[@melanatedgod5337]

He truly gave us battles and classics as a coach for the Spurs. I miss those days for sure.

[@robglobal1]

Can't wait to see what Pop does now having Wemby and up amd coming player's lile Sochan, Keldon and Vassell... gonna be fun to watch!

[@booday]

Pop with the greatest pump fake in basketball history at 24:23

[@lxpang]

I think Manu had a feeling something was up.

[@lindacrim4760]

Prayers to you Pop for a Speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💛 💕

[@lindacrim4760]

A Big Congrats to you Pop!! You Certainly deserve this & more!!❤❤ God Bless You & Prayers for a Speedy Recovery 🙏 this 🙏 ❤️ 💙 😊

[@jayguira7375]

this is once in a lifetime opportunity to hear pop talk this much

[@AMHoops]

I literally teared up during this.

[@2ClutchCorey]

Tears man, a gentleman through and through.

[@Tony_Toni_Tone]

My dude you gotta do a video on Pop

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

The thought of Pop being a part of those guys' live and the lives of their kids and families even after retirement is so lovely, relationships are really worth the work

[@mohkamaltaha]

The type of guy that commands respect and admiration from everyone around him, what an absolute legend he is ❤

[@eddievangundy4510]

No, he's a surly clown who got lucky with a bunch of great players showing up in San Antonio. Tanked to get Tim Duncan, installed himself as coach, and then the GM brought in the other guys.

[@thealmightypsychos7520]

@@eddievangundy4510bro why r u just on here to hate on pop 😭 get a life bro

[@OrionOodama]

@@eddievangundy4510 Bunch of great players? Who? Better read timelines. There's a huge difference between proven talent and developing players into their utmost potential. As turned out, some became All-Stars and champions, to the dismay of other teams bypassing them. Tanked to get Tim Duncan? Review 1997 draft lottery. The Celtics had 2 (or 3?) lottery balls. San Antonio had one, and it happened it was good enough. Don't be an ignorant hater with a Dunning-Kruger effect.

[@leorocker180]

Wow I haven't seen Ahmed Rashad in years....I remember his Saturday morning NBA shows in the early 90s

[@ZackTran888]

Those were the days

[@zellhudson1830]

AS A BLACK AMERICAN AND SPEAKING FOR MYSELF, COACH POP IS ONE OF THE GREATEST MEN I'VE EVER KNOWN. I SALUTE HIM AND I ASK GOD TO KEEP HIS HAND ON HIM AT ALL TIMES.

[@kdots.2]

This is going to age so well, this is pop’s world

[@napalmman8292]

“Don’t speak, just sit down.” Pop got no chill with his boys even though they’re retired.

[@mattgarcia2519]

Love seeing Pop give R.C. his flowers, love seeing R.C. be so grateful.

[@romainviry3185]

Pop is rare gem as a person and as a coach. No one else like him.

[@crd9191]

Even as a lifelong Mavericks fan, I still can’t deny the greatness of Pop! We’re also ready for you to retire whenever you’re ready, just fyi

[@sush139]

RC needs to go to the Hall too.

[@rolandmiller5456]

@sush. I think he'll be there in time.

[@kidzoom221]

Lmao the POTENT silence in the room when he said Seattle should have a team is only topped by him acknowledging "yeah I'm probably gonna get in trouble for that." God I love this guy

[@MrClebophd]

Yes, but Gary Payton should work it out and build back an NBA team in Seattle so Pop can see his family four more times a year. Get going, Gary!

[@hanj31]

I wish Craig Sager was still alive for this.

[@Khandiments]

Y did I tear up soooo muchhhh, this was so moving.

[@Kings0424]

Gregg Popovich is the greatest NBA coach of all time 100%. No question about it

[@micheltello6421]

lmao hell no

[@lefrerehill2012]

Phil Jackson

[@BonesDMS4life]

He’s number 2 to me Phil being number 1

[@Kings0424]

@BonesDMS4life I mean I guess but nah Gregg Popovich is better though

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@Kings0424 opinions are subjective but why i say Phil is cuz he did it with two different teams and dealt with 4-5 of the strongest personalities in basketball history and still won !! Mike , Kobe , Shaq , Rodman

[@herminiohernandez6013]

A legend in every sense of the word.

[@americasteam2112]

Even though he beat my team most of the time in the playoffs he is my favorite NBA coach of all time. Dude is a legend and I’m happy he got in the HOF. Seeing him going in with Tony Parker was beautiful to see. I’ll take him over Phill Jackson any day.

[@VincenzoBarbato]

give pop MJ and then Kobe and Shak in their prime

[@sidcarver9076]

Phil Jackson isn’t half the man or coach that Pop is!

[@meagain2994]

I ❤ this man. I wish we had more people in leadership like him.

[@MorningThief_]

Never change, Pop... Can't wait to see you back on court. Here's to more yelling & ejections!

[@MrClebophd]

Yes, we want some nasty!

[@jasonrodriguez7204]

Other teams talk about being a family, but these guys are unbelievable. The blue print

[@eddievangundy4510]

Goodnight, pop got the foreigners to try and pressure Kawhi Leonard into playing. If it's a family he's an abusive dad.

[@jasonrodriguez7204]

@eddievangundy4510 because I'm sure he was really hurt and I've never heard of a player refusing to play because they wanted to play somewhere else, right? Do you think the Spurs paid him millions to sit there. It's a business also. Where do you work that you can be sick all year and get paid and never get fires. Use your brain.

[@kennenallen4321]

Love Pop. He destroyed my Heat in 2014😅

[@gc033]

…a gentleman’s sweep to be exact…each of the spurs victories came by a margin of 15+ points…the heat’s lone victory in that series happened in game 2 by a final score of 98-96…Manu’s dunk over ray Allen payback for game 6 the previous year🔥

[@jasondye9565]

Coulda beat the heat in 2013 also, no Duncan and no fouls🤷‍♂️

[@user-sn2wb2zr7d]

We won the year prior; but it didn't fit the program of having lebron lose again...the series magically changed from a 2-2-1-1-1, to a 2-3-2 format....... pop has 6 rings, can't deny that.

[@sagen06]

Ahh yes. The 2014 Revenge Tour. Most beautiful basketball to ever be witnessed.

[@giiotm8272]

Wade’s Knees destroyed the Heat in 2014, if he was healthy Miami would’ve won the rematch

[@jspurs22]

Their are good coaches and great coaches coach Pop is one of the great ones

[@johnstrausbaugh6718]

What A Class Act. For the Spurs. For Basketball. For the NBA. A Real Class Act

[@ryanA133]

You know you’ve made it when you can thank UNC -and Duke coaches with sincerity.

[@adidey82]

Greatest coach ever… God bless Pop!!!

[@randomname3715]

Phil Riley Auerbach then Popovuch

[@katboss4886]

@@randomname3715Kerr?

[@Professorrob2k24]

This man had Larry brown and Don Nelson as his mentors. How lucky can you get lol

[@booday]

Coach Pops coaching tree in the NBA is insane

[@Peakfreud]

Steve Kerr is a Phil Jackson/ Greg Pop hybrid. Its Sad that fans get caught up in the moment a choose to tear Down one coach in order to celebrate the other.

[@Peakfreud]

Coaches settle it on the court, Fans never settle anything in the comments.

[@OrionOodama]

@@Peakfreud It just happens Steve Kerr listened to Pop more than Phil. Maybe because Pop is more relatable and cares about relationships. When Steve announced his interest to coach, PhilJax invited him to coach NY. Pop told him to coach where Steve's family will be in a better situation. Kerr felt it is in SF. Warrior bandwagons tend to dismiss Pop's influence to GS' ongoing glory years. Phil settled in former player Derek Fisher. Few years later, Fish was fired, and so was Phil.

[@Peakfreud]

@@OrionOodama You can learn from one persons Failures, just as easily as you can learn from another's successes. Happens in parental relationships all the time. The combined experiences of both learning situations is what provides the overview & big picture. Because you're always gonna fail & succeed in any endeavor, unless you're perfect.

[@OrionOodama]

@@Peakfreud So what’s the moral lesson? Phil Jackson is most effective if he’s the coach, NOT as VP of basketball operations. That’s why the 1999 Knicks’ Playoff run was a fool’s gold. Jackson was reportedly waiting in the wings, but since the Knicks went to the Finals and Jackson can’t wait any longer, they lost a man who could revive the Knicks’ real glory years and give Patrick well-deserved ring/s.

[@macdee2766]

Coach pop is the best to watch coaching and listen. Basketball is in a better place thanks people like him

[@LeoIndie]

El Mas grande de todos Pop. Sin dudas. Grande. Historia de la NBA. Historia grande de la NBA y el baloncesto mundial. Gracias Pop.

[@Unclejoe619]

man, I was waiting for pop to crack a big smile during this ceremony! what a wonderful career and resume sir!

[@jcbyo]

nothing but the utmost respect to the legend that is Coach Pop

[@s9509657]

I can listen to coach Pop speak all day.

[@penguin2362]

I been waiting for this a long time, I'm not done.

[@jerrymonopoli4634]

Foundation behind all the success Truly great coach

[@SeanGo]

GOAT Coach

[@randomname3715]

Second goat

[@IvanRaeAbines]

Man i have chills hearing Ahmad Rashad's voice remembering those days on NBC

[@luurchify]

What an amazing human being. Much love Pop!

[@jasondimatteo983]

Brilliant, generous, kind. Coach Pop.

[@tomace4898]

A great basketball coach. A better human being.

[@aleksandarbastajic2782]

Man... such a beautiful speech!!!!

[@bunkbed643]

when Pop first started people actually hated him and wanted him fired......now look at him. Legend

[@MarcAmAlb]

Class act through and through.

[@bradfordsoczyk3347]

Pop played in gary and ec??? This speech gave me true motivation. Holy hell this guy has done it all

[@Kicks_Clothing]

One of greatest Coaches of all time !

[@EdwardGGaming]

Pop the GOAT. Many people will say Phil but lets take into consideration on the journey both went through; Phil was already a winner before coaching (became champion with the Knicks) so its easy to maintain the same success going into coaching, while Pop did the hard way - the true definition of rebuilding a team and turned into dynasty. No wonder Warriors dynasty exists up until this day its because of the Spurs blueprint. Ball movement > Triangle offense all day

[@Peakfreud]

Steve Kerr is Pop/ Phil Jackson hybrid. 1/2 Bull/Spur. Most of his career has been spent in Dynasties.

[@randomname3715]

....definitely not the goat. Phil has twice as many ships. Beats pop in every category except wokeness.

[@Tony_Toni_Tone]

​​@@randomname3715not in wins. He does beat Pop in the racism category, though

[@Danny24]

Thank you Coach Pop. The greatest coach of all-time

[@calebstephan2083]

It’s great that his best players stuck around and understood that pops yelling was just because he wanted them better. Glad none of his best players didn’t jump ship

[@raydawg6364]

Man is my favorite coach of all time. I’m not a Spurs fan

[@tonybayarea]

Man, Ahmad Rashad got hella old. Remember when he used to be in his 40's in the 1990's and being Michael Jordan's VHS🏀Tapes MJ used to make back then.

[@jaseparker2042]

Pop is one of the greatest coaches of all time never wants credit for anything but he deserves everything

[@josephcampbell3718]

You can’t help but love Pop 😂

[@WorldwideWyatt]

Thank you for your service to this country Coach Pop.

[@Realmknjeeze]

The goat..the legend..the hero.......

[@sakiiwata5586]

The greatest Coach ever

[@songhyekyo3611]

David R, Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, Kawhi, etc... wow!!!!

[@UgoZg]

We need more Pops in this world.

[@anthonyb6842]

Pop's a great man and one of the best coaches ever.

[@GeorgeAngel-o3w]

Man pop had me tearing up !!!Go Spurs!!!!

[@kecmania]

takođe i iz Srbije čestitke! više nego zasluženo. kakav trener, kakvo ljudsko biće .. 🖤🤍🏀

[@aleksandarmatejic2927]

Bravo! Neko da se seti. 🇷🇸🇺🇸

[@maker2970]

LOL Pop @0:16 he didnt expect that

[@MelvinMansoor]

Is Coach Pop the only active head coach in the HOF?

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

Pop is my favorite coach of all time & this coming from a Bulls fan

[@OrionOodama]

Curious. How come not Phil Jackson?

[@retroballer7166]

Someone please help me out. Lifelong NBA fan, have coached for years myself so respect what a great achievement this is. I've listened to every single man woman and child rave how great this guy is. I just don't see it. Not a hater at all but I want to understand the pedestal he is put on. Can someone detail what it is that makes him different? I've had the chance to watch him coach without 3 hall of fame players in his lineup since Kawhi left, and I can't say I'm very impressed. Thats the real test, when you don' t have an all star team on the floor each game. Listened to the whole speech for some indication but other than people absolutely adoring him I can't see it. Is he just a terrific human being that got lucky? He certainly talks like he got breaks at every single turn in his speech. Anyone?

[@philiprocker8707]

I respect this man didn't ran when his stars retire he stayed and coached and rebuild