Even before the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, No. 1 overall in 2023, that energy was inspiring to coach Gregg Popovich ... Krzyzewski was an Army cadet. Popovich went to the Air Force Academy.

Gregg Popovich has the most coaching wins in NBA history, with 1,412 victories, and has earned five championships with the Spurs.

Even before the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, No. 1 overall in 2023, that energy was inspiring to coach Gregg Popovich ... an Army cadet. Popovich went to the Air Force Academy.