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Former Spur DeMar DeRozan says Gregg Popovich cried with him for hours after his father died

DeRozan was on the Spurs for three seasons

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 17, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato, 2020 Getty Images)

Former San Antonio Spur Demar DeRozan recently appeared on ‘the 25/10 Show’ with hosts LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson and shared the type of person head coach Gregg Popovich is.

DeRozan, who played for the Spurs from 2018-21, said his father died while he was on the team.

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When DeRozan heard about the passing, he contacted Spurs General Manager Brian Wright to say he was getting a flight home.

Within 90 seconds of his call to Wright, DeRozan said that Popovich was at his door.

DeRozan shared that he and Popovich cried together for around two hours.

“I’m not leaving until you leave,” said Popovich.

DeRozan acknowledged Popovich’s humility, sharing that the coach would be displeased if he learned about DeRozan recounting the story, as DeRozan says Popovich doesn’t seek recognition for his actions.


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Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with family.

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