NBA: the next step of Jakob Pöltl

Austria's best basketball player moves from Toronto to San Antonio. In Texas, legendary coach Gregg Popovich is waiting for him.

After two seasons with the Toronto Raptors, 22-year-old Jakob Pöltl is changing to the San Antonio Spurs. The change was not voluntary, because Pöltl established himself as a player during his time in Toronto and made a good reputation. However, the Austrian pioneer of the NBA was sent to Texas under a barter agreement with NBA superstar, Kawhi Leonard. In San Antonio, Pöltl will be coached by legendary coach Gregg Popovich in the future. "Pop" has an excellent reputation throughout the league. In his 22 years as Spurs head coach, Popovich, who repeatedly criticized US President Donald Trump, led the club to five league titles. From his new player Pöltl he holds a lot. "Jakob is a young talent and I believe he's very likely to become a very good player in the NBA," said the star coach at a press conference.

Pöltl himself was surprised by the change, but looks forward to his new badignment in Texas. "Your organization has the reputation of being one of the best, if not the best, NBA, and I also think that I could be part of the team, and I will miss Toronto, but I am I'm really looking forward to it. "After Toronto's disappointing end in the playoffs against Cleveland last season, the motto at San Antonio for the Viennese is: In the playoffs come, more play time and personal development." Pöltl is in good hands with Gregg Popovich and the Spurs