A reporter asks how important this victory is for the Spurs, knowing that it was the second game relocated to Austin for the Spurs squad. Gregg Popovich.
“Every victory is important” Pop replies rather dryly. “I don’t care (the location), it could be in Timbuktu.” Then the 75-year-old coach relaxes when he is asked again, in a joking tone, to find out if the Spurs will go to Mali. “Geez, I hope not… But it would be nice to go to Portofino (in Italy). »
And Paris? “Yes, we’re going.”
Unsurprisingly, Pop confirms the Spurs matches in the French capital next year, probably against the Pacers. For Victor Wembanyamaalso interviewed on the subject, the prospect is exciting.
” I can not wait to be there “, explains the tricolor prodigyso brilliant during this victory against the Nets. “It is obvious that this or these matches will be very important for me, because I am going back to where I come from, and more particularly to my city or to the surroundings of my city. So it will be very special. Plus, it will allow me to see my family in the middle of the season, which doesn't happen often. So that's great. »
