Popovich knows filling US Olympic roster may be a challenge
Game 7 of the 2021 NBA Finals, as of now, would be played on July 22.
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, as of now, would be the next day.
And when presented with this potential scheduling conundrum, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich who will coach USA Basketball mens national team at the next Olympics came up with a very quick, very lighthearted solution.
I dont think were going to let the finals go seven games, Popovich said.
All jokes aside, Popovich knows that the NBA schedule and how it comes very close to the start of the rescheduled Tokyo Games will be a challenge for USA Basketball to navigate next year when choosing the 12 players who will try to win a fourth consecutive mens Olympic gold medal.
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