DeMar DeRozan Shares Personal Story About San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich

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DeMar DeRozan Shares Personal Story About San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich
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Back when DeMar DeRozan was at the helm of the San Antonio Spurs' aspiring franchise, he dealt with the tough loss of his father. Appearing on a podcast years later, the now-Chicago Bulls star shared how Gregg Popovich stood by him during that time.

throughout their 48 years in the NBA, but few have made as big an impact in a short amount of time as DeMar DeRozan.

For DeRozan, looking back at his time in San Antonio is a little bit different. His time with the Toronto Raptors was at the peak of his career, coming so close to a chance at the NBA Finals alongside his co-star Kyle Lowry.

On the day his father passed, DeRozan knew he needed to go home and take care of himself for a few days. He called the Spurs' general manager, Brian Wright, letting him know that he was catching a flight back to Los Angeles that night. To no surprise, Popovich made it clear he was there for his team’s leader. The two men shared an emotional moment that night — one both likely needed. And Popovich made for certain that he wasn’t leaving the locker room until DeRozan did.

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