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Wembanyama Listens to El Jefe

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
June 1, 2026
Duration
1:55
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Last updated
Jun 1, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA Finals ride is powered by the enduring wisdom of Gregg Popovich, now Spurs President but still “El Jefe” in every sense—showing up, guiding, and holding his players accountable. Even as Mitch Johnson leads the team into battle against the Knicks—the same squad Popovich famously beat in ’99—the ghost of Popovich’s coaching sti…

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Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA Finals ride is powered by the enduring wisdom of Gregg Popovich, now Spurs President but still “El Jefe” in every sense—showing up, guiding, and holding his players accountable. Even as Mitch Johnson leads the team into battle against the Knicks—the same squad Popovich famously beat in ’99—the ghost of Popovich’s coaching still looms large. Wembanyama himself can’t wait to talk strategy with the legend, and Johnson credits Popovich’s presence as vital to their succe

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