波波维奇的继任者究竟是谁？自从他中风以来，已经缺席了21场比赛。在这段期间，由马刺助教米奇-约翰逊代为执教，并取得11胜10负的战绩。那么，约翰逊是否是波波维奇心目中的接班人呢？让我们来回顾一下那些曾被认为可能成为他的继任者的人选，以及其中谁最令人惋惜。
米奇-约翰逊于2019-20赛季加盟马刺担任助教，如今已在球队服务六个赛季。随着他掌管球队，马刺在最近的21场比赛中表现不俗。而文班亚马上升势头也愈加明显。今日，在经历过一段时间后首次发声时，波波维奇除了表达感谢，还暗示自己将重返主帅岗位，这意味着约翰逊只是暂时代理。
对于球迷来说，从以前“邓肯退役一小时，我就辞职”的承诺，到如今屡次食言，不禁让大家猜测：到底何时才会迎来他的退休日？难道即使詹姆斯都退役，他依然还会留在联盟继续执教吗？
潜在人选：
- 贝姬·哈蒙：作为NBA首位女性全职助教，她于2014年加入马刺并率队夺得夏季联赛冠军。之后她跟随波波维奇成为西部全明星队的助理 coach，但最终选择了WNBA拉斯维加斯王牌出任主帅，并迅速获得成功。
- 蒂姆·邓肯与曼努·吉诺比利：两位传奇人物都是自然候选人。虽然邓肯短暂尝试做助手，却很快退出，而吉诺比利则一直未能如愿以偿地进入主帅行列，即便有传闻称其未来或许会取代博普。
- Ettore Messina:Messina是一名欧洲篮球界享有盛誉的总监。他曾担任马刺临时主管，但随后返回欧洲发展。这也是一个遗憾之处，因为梅西纳具备丰富经验和实力，可以带领团队走向更高峰。
- Cip Englander：This former Spurs assistant was known for his shooting coaching skills, helping players like Parker and Leonard. Despite being a candidate for the head coach position over the years, he left after 17 seasons with the team.
- Brett Brown:The longtime Spurs assistant turned into a successful head coach for Philadelphia but has now returned to San Antonio as an assistant at age 63, making it unlikely he'll take over in future.
- Quin Snyder: Snyder's name frequently appears when discussing potential successors despite not having worked under Popovich before. His success leading Utah Jazz could make him a serious contender if given another chance . < LI >< STRONG >Ime Udoka :After serving seven years on staff ,Udoka had some promise following Celtics ' finals run last season; however off-court issues led to dismissal from Boston - yet he's back up again this year coaching Rockets well so possibilities remain open here too! < Li >< STRONG >Mike Budenholzer : The experienced ex-Spurs player/assistant also boasts impressive resume including past titles won elsewhere recently which keeps hopes alive regarding chances of succeeding Popp! < li >< Strong Jim Boylan:< / strong>A long-time NBA figure who transitioned through various roles isn't likely seen among top candidates today though still active currently working alongside Pacers organization since earlier this summer... just food-for-thought !
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