A former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach has attributed the franchise’s NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks to an unexpected factor, according to a report published by the New York Post on July 15, 2026.
The Post described the coach’s comments as a “curious explanation” but did not disclose specific details about the claim or quote the coach directly in the portion of the article available online.
The Spurs were defeated by the Knicks in the championship series, ending San Antonio’s season short of a title run. Team officials have not publicly responded to the former staff member’s remarks.
The coach is no longer employed by the Spurs, the report noted.
Source: New York Post
