I love how Popovich dressed up for the occasion. Geez. Not only is it a Vikings t-shirt, it appears to be about a decade old. (He probably still wears the same shirt eight years later.) Another classic “get over yourself” moment from Pop. Sign on the dotted line, kid? OK, let’s get back to practice…

I love to watch many of the Spurs players. It is so satisfying to see them win doing things the right way. But Bruce is my favorite, and I will definitely miss his presence. I will miss watching his feet move as he relentlessly shadows his man. I do want to see his number up in the rafters. He’s a three time champ, and played an absolutely crucial role in each of those three seasons.

I was in the checkout line in Target one time and felt this big shadow blot out the lights. I turned around and there was Bruce Bowen getting some groceries. The man is enormous. Maybe the largest head I have ever seen. I was too awed to ask for an autograph, but I wish I had.

Favorite Bruce Bowen memories. The block of Nowitski. The twenty-seven points against the Lakers. Each and every player he defended pouting and crying to the refs, the media, and their mommies.

All the best, Bruce. San Antonio loves you, and we hope you make it a permanent home for you and your beautiful family. Next time I see you, I’m going to abandon my self respect and hound you for an autograph.