“Was I in a mental institution?” – Gregg Popovich calls Steve Kerr ‘ASSH**E’ for ridiculous Victor Wembanyama remark

Warriors' coach Steve Kerr and Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich jokingly exchange words in their final preseason game against each other.

“Was I in a mental institution?” – Gregg Popovich calls Steve Kerr ‘ASSH**E’ for ridiculous Victor Wembanyama remark

Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama and Steve Kerr (via IMAGO)

Gregg Popovich, the legendary coach of the San Antonio Spurs, responded wryly to Steve Kerr‘s comment that he felt “rejuvenated” with the acquisition of rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama in a playful interaction. Sportswriter Tom Orsborn reports that Popovich mockingly responded to Kerr’s remarks, referring to him as a “asshole,” after learning about them.

Prior to the Golden State Warriors‘ last preseason game at Chase Center in San Francisco against the Spurs, Steve Kerr made this statement. The two well-respected coaches’ banter brought a lighthearted element to the build-up to Wembanyama’s potential impact on the Spurs. Gregg Popovich’s clever retort highlighted the friendly competitiveness and friendship between the older coaches and satisfied Kerr’s expectation of a rejuvenated team spirit with the rookie’s arrival.

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When Popovich got wind of what Kerr had said, the Spurs coach responded:

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What was I being rejuvenated from? Was I in a mental institution? Was I depressed and curled up in my bedroom or something?… Steve is an a**hole.

Wembanyama gave an outstanding performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ final preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 blocks, and two made three-pointers on 8-19 shooting. He also demonstrated his remarkable ball handling and athletic ability with multiple fastbreak dunks.

Steph Curry’s amusing attempt to win a jump ball against Victor Wembanyama

In a preseason matchup that highlighted the stark height difference between players, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, standing at 6’2″, faced off against the towering 7’4″ Spurs rookie center, Victor Wembanyama. Curry, renowned for his exceptional skills and influence on the game, jokingly attempted a jump ball against Wembanyama, showcasing his determination despite the notable height disadvantage and maybe a little entertainment for the fans.

Curry attempted to overcome Wembanyama, but his enormous size made it impossible, highlighting the rookie’s physical supremacy on the court. The jump ball incident demonstrated the fascinating dynamics of the NBA, where gifted players like Curry sometimes had to overcome uncontrollable obstacles.

Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry. (Credit- The Mercury News)

Notably, Wembanyama’s impact didn’t stop at the jump ball. Moments later, he demonstrated his defensive prowess by stepping out from the post to block a three-point attempt by Klay Thompson, one of the Warriors’ famed “Splash Brothers.” Following this defensive feat, Wembanyama seamlessly transitioned to offense, executing an effortless dunk.

Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 blocks, and two made three-pointers on 8-19 shooting on his final preseason game against the Warriors. He also demonstrated his remarkable ball handling and athletic ability with multiple fastbreak dunks.

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