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Stephen Jackson on what he learned from playing for Gregg Popovich: “I learned how to be a professional. I learned how to prepare. You know what I’m saying? I learned this is not just this is a job. You know what I’m saying? I learned how to be accountable....

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According to him, before joining the Spurs, he probably didn't know what preparation meant, what taking responsibility for himself meant, or what it meant to be present every night. I'm surprised that a player like that could survive in the NBA.

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@JeffGSpursZone Someone forgot to ask him what age he finally learned all that from Pop because he certainly hasn't learned yet when he was here.

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Best organization in team sports.

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