The San Antonio Spurs have been coached by Gregg Popovich for 29 years. Since taking over as head coach in 1996, Popovich has become arguably the greatest NBA coach of all time. With such a lengthy résumé,

Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox addressed the expectations bestowed on him as he acclimates to his new surroundings in the Lone Star State. The veteran guard joins one of the youngest teams in the NBA. However, it isn't pressure he hasn't felt before, albeit at the collegiate level or during his time with the Kings.

Five Grizzlies players are questionable to play, including Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. Memphis (38-21) has been mostly healthy since the All-Star break, so coach Taylor Jenkins could be forced to make rotation adjustments. Spurs star Victor Wembenyama is out for the season. He played in each of the first three meetings.