In an interview with NBA on ESPN, DeRozan spoke openly about his experiences during his time with the San Antonio Spurs.
guard DeMar DeRozan opened up about a difficult period in his life and career, revealing the profound support he received from Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.
During his time in San Antonio, DeRozan faced significant personal challenges, particularly related to his father’s health. In his conversation with Windhorst, DeRozan expressed deep gratitude for Popovich’s support during this turbulent period. “There were so many times where there were certain games where Pop would come to me and ask me something, and he’d tell me after the game, ‘Just go home. We have shootaround in two days. You don’t have to be at shootaround; just be ready for the game.’” DeRozan said. "There were so many games I had in San Antonio where, in between games, I wasn’t there. I was tending to my dad. He allowed me to do that with no distraction, no nothing."Popovich’s empathy extended beyond just the game.
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