It’s heartening to see the mutual respect and camaraderie between Gregg Popovich and his former players, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Popovich’s gesture of giving them bottles of wine serves as a reminder of the strong bonds formed in the basketball community, even across different teams and competitions.

“Just a real human being.”

Popovich coached Durant to Olympic gold.

Hugged before game.

“Tell him I love him.” – Kevin Durant

Despite their competitive nature on the court, Durant and Booker showed appreciation for Popovich’s mentorship and the memories they shared during their time together on the national team. Their performances in the game against the Spurs demonstrated their dedication to their respective teams and their commitment to success.

“We talked after the game. He left me a nice bottle of wine. I know we drank one together after we won gold. We have some incredible memories even though it was a short amount of time in Japan.” – Devin Booker

As the Phoenix Suns continue to compete for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, moments like these, where players can reflect on their relationships and enjoy small gestures of goodwill, help foster a sense of camaraderie and unity within the team.