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Podcast: The Sports Grind
Episode: The Sports Grind 5/18/23 Hour 2: Spoelstra’s “Disturbed” By the Coach Firings This Spring. Previewing Game 2 of the Lakers vs Nuggets. Popovich Doesn’t Have a Contract With the Spurs.
Description: Erik Spoelstra has done a phenomenal job coaching the Miami Heat this postseason, though that’s nothing new for one of the best coaches in the NBA. Watching some of his successful counterparts lose their jobs after playoff exits this year, he noted how “disturbing” it is that franchises aren’t giving coaches time. Continuing with the NBA Playoffs, tonight will see the Los Angeles Lakers make another attempt at defeating the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs steal the rest of the hour after the guys learn that San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich’s contract has expired.
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