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Spurs Coach, Star Defy Online Critics Amidst Finals Pressure
14 Jun
Summary
- Coach Mitch Johnson has reportedly been 'fired' 212 times online.
- De'Aaron Fox has allegedly been 'traded' 72 times by fans.
- Spurs aim to win Game 5 after blowing a 29-point NBA Finals lead.
San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson and point guard De'Aaron Fox are reportedly unfazed by significant online criticism. Johnson estimates he has been 'fired' 212 times, while Fox has allegedly been 'traded' 72 times by fans.
The duo faces this scrutiny amidst the NBA Finals, where the Spurs recently blew a 29-point lead in Game 4 against the Knicks. This historic comeback loss, featuring a significant drop in the Spurs' three-point shooting, has fueled online speculation.
Despite the external noise, both Johnson and Fox express unwavering trust in each other. Johnson plans to have Fox with the ball in crunch time for Game 5, a sentiment echoed by teammates like Victor Wembanyama.
The Spurs organization is maintaining its internal message, focusing on unity and moving forward from the Game 4 loss. Their immediate goal is to win Game 5, taking the series one game at a time.
