Chris Paul delivered a classy message about Gregg Popovich

Gregg Popovich is currently out indefinitely due to a health issue. The longtime San Antonio Spurs coach is away from the team for an extended period or for the first time since taking over as head coach in December 1996.

Not having Pop on San Antonio’s bench is strange for everyone, including Chris Paul, who signed with the team this summer. Paul addressed the media on Monday and talked about the impact of his new coach on himself and the team.

“I’ve only been with the team for a few months now, but I’ve paid attention to Pop my whole career, you know, and he’s one of the best, if not the best, in my opinion, and it puts everything into perspective.” ,” said Paul. “And he’s so selfless and he makes sure we understand how privileged we are to play this game and be a part of the NBA, but he would be the first person to tell you not to worry about him and to go out and play hoops. But obviously all the guys on our team, the staff and everyone, they definitely miss him because he’s Pop. So there’s a feeling when he’s in the room that it just comforts everyone.”

Assistant coach Mitch Johnson will serve as head coach while Popovich is away. The team is 1-1 since Popovich left and is 3-4 overall.