SAN ANTONIO (AP) LeBron James fought back tears. Former President Bill Clinton offered condolences. Craig Sagers daughter tweeted that she was just sick over the news.
Such is the regard that so many, from so many walks of life, have for San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, whose 67-year-old wife, Erin, died Wednesday after a long battle with a respiratory problem.
Spurs star Manu Ginobili says the team is devastated, we are all hurting. But the players will go out there and compete and respect Popovichs philosophy of playing with fire and determination.