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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 success. With Popovich’s legacy etched into the game and his influence still felt daily, the Spurs are leaning hard on his playbook as they chase their own championship destiny.

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