San Antonio Spurs: Gregg Popovich’s Replacement Could Be a Former Grizzlies Head Coach

There is still no update on whether the longest-active tenured head coach in the league will be able to return to coaching. With that, there have been suggestions on who could be his successor moving forward.

On Tuesday’s episode of FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back,” Sam Amick of The Athletic appeared as a guest. Part of what he talked about on the show is who the potential replacement for Pop is. That is if the living legend decides to step down. According to Amick, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins is one of the names that have been brought up to fill the five-time champion’s shoes.

“This kinda informal discussion that we keep having about the Pop successor,” Amick said. “No one’s trying to kick the legend out before he wants to go. But Taylor [Jenkins] is somebody who is widely discussed on that list as well.”

Jenkins has ties with the San Antonio organization since he started as an assistant head coach with the Austin Toros (currently the Austin Spurs). He eventually became the head coach for the developmental team.

Former San Antonio Spurs player gave an update on Popovich

On Sunday, the San Antonio Spurs failed to protect their home court against the Golden State Warriors and suffered an abysmal 148-106 loss. Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talked to the media and gave an update about his former coach.

“We’ve stayed in touch. I went and saw him today, and he looks great. Doing great. He’s one of the most important people in my life, so I’m hoping that everything continues to progress… It was wonderful to see him,” Kerr said.

Kerr used to play for the Spurs for four seasons and was part of the team’s 2003 championship team. Since then, he’s maintained a close friendship with Pop and the organization.