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Henry pays tribute to Popovich: The real great man, he is like Sir Ferguson in football

8:28am, 11 May 2025【Football】

May 7th French legendary star and Arsenal legend Henry paid tribute to the legendary NBA Spurs coach Popovich in CBS sports today.

Popovich announced that he had stepped down as head coach after 29 years in charge of the Spurs and would be transferred to the club's operations president. Henry said: "Popovich ended his 29-year career as a Spurs coach. I used to meet Tony Parker to meet him and was always warmly received. As we all know, we always say that Coach Bopo will stay, but for 29 years, he is like Sir Ferguson in our football world, and now he will be promoted to operation. President. "

"I never had the opportunity to formally thank you, but those conversations with him about leadership are precious. I asked him how to balance Duncan's core position with the locker room relationship during the rise of Parker, and discuss how he coordinated the coexistence of Parker, Ginobili and Duncan, and he always gave it to you. "

"He is a true great man, and here I wish ElJefe all the best!"