Kobe is clearly one of the greatest of all-time. Regardless of how his return from injury pans out, he’s done enough to earn that distinction. Gregg Popovich has also done enough as a coach to earn that distinction in the coaching category. If you’re not sure just take a look at his winning percentage over the last decade and a half.
So this picture says a 1000 words about the respect Popovich and Kobe have for each other and what they do. And who knows, if the Lakers do decide to amnesty Kobe’s contract, Popovich is an expert in getting more from the emptying tank of aging veterans than anyone else.
