Tony Parker explains Popovich's choice of Diaw over Duncan in Finals Game 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Tony Parker discussed a pivotal decision made by Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the final moments of Game 7 of the NBA Finals. In a crucial play, Popovich opted to have Boris Diaw on the court instead of Tim Duncan. Parker indicated that this strategy played a significant role in the game's outcome, highlighting the Trust Coach Pop had in Diaw's abilities at that moment. The game concluded with the Spurs achieving victory, securing the championship. This insight sheds light on the strategic decisions made by Popovich that contributed to the team's success.
- •Tony Parker revealed the reasoning behind Popovich's decision.
- •Boris Diaw was preferred over Tim Duncan in the final second.
- •The discussion centers on Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
- •The Spurs won the championship in that game.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Parker reveals why Gregg Popovich chose Boris Diaw over Tim Duncan in the final second of Finals Game 7
"Tony Parker reveals why Gregg Popovich chose Boris Diaw over Tim Duncan in the final second of Finals Game 7
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