Gregg Popovich called Doc Rivers for advice on dealing with Game 7 loss
That’s why when the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Heat in Game 7 of the NBA Finals this year, Gregg Popovich turned to Rivers for coping advice.
Doc Rivers said Gregg Popovich called and asked him "Do you ever get over Game 7 losses?" Doc's response? "Nope" #clippers #celtics #spurs
— gary washburn (@GwashNBAGlobe) July 17, 2013
While one coach reaching out to another in that type of situation isn’t unheard of, some people will be surprised to hear that Pop did it. We’ve grown accustomed to seeing the Spurs coach snapping at reporters and talking about how his wife lectured him. His decision to reach out to Doc proves that Game 7 losses sting a little more — no matter how tough a person looks on their exterior.