Sebastian Telfair: Gregg Popovich Tried to Use His Power to S*** on Kawhi, Been Quiet Since (Part 8)

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Sebastian Telfair spoke on some insights into coaching dynamics in the NBA. Discussing recent coaching decisions, Telfair noted how college coach Dan Hurley turned down a promising offer from the Lakers due to better stability and prospects in college basketball. This opened up a discussion about the differences between college and NBA coaching, emphasizing that in the NBA, the superstar players have more control compared to the coaches.
Telfair highlighted how Gregg Popovich represented the old-school authoritative coaching style in the NBA, often clashing with the player-oriented modern approach. Specifically, he mentioned Popovich's attempts to assert his authority over Kawhi Leonard, which backfired significantly and led to Popovich becoming notably quieter since then. He inferred that the dynamics are shifting in the NBA, with players having more power, something Popovich struggled with in Leonard’s case, ultimately leading to Leonard's departure and success elsewhere.