Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for 22-year-old Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. No matter what drama might be unfolding within the Spurs, however, they have always made it a priority to keep that behind closed doors. Tony Parker also butted heads often with Coach Pop at the beginning of his career, eventually evolving into the close bond it became over the years. However the real story played out, the Spurs clearly didn’t make Kawhi Leonard feel comfortable enough to stick it out a couple of years ago. As a result, the culture of the organization has had a feeling closer to that of a family than just a team for years. One thing the San Antonio Spurs have emphasized throughout the Gregg Popovich era has been the strength of character in its players.
after his criticism of Mike Malone’s coaching following Game 4. San Antonio Spurs veteran Rudy Gay appeared to take a jab at rookie Michael Porter Jr.
