Spurs Take Over TV & The Greatness of Pop | In the Building | EP. 624

The Spurs have entered a completely different era. San Antonio will play a franchise-record 34 nationally televised games, tying for the most in the NBA, and Mike and Rudy explain why the Wembanyama effect has completely changed how the league views the Spurs. From Wemby's global appeal to Castle and Harper bringing even more excitement, the guys make the case that San Antonio might now have the most entertaining team in basketball. The guys also have a full-circle moment watching Gregg Popovich speak at Don Nelson's memorial. Pop's physical recovery is still a work in progress, but hearing him crack jokes, seeing him travel, and knowing he's still texting young Spurs like Carter Bryant reminds everyone how much his presence continues to shape the organization. Mike reflects on how fortunate he's been to cover Pop, Nelson, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki and some of the greatest figures of their generation. Meanwhile, Jerry Jones apparently keeps watching In The Building. After Mike and Rudy recently declared victory on the Micah Parsons trade, Jerry publicly praised what the Cowboys have been able to do because of the deal. The guys agree Dallas won the trade, but Rudy pumps the brakes on Jerry comparing it to Herschel Walker. If you want that comparison, you better win championships. Topics Covered: Spurs land a franchise-record 34 nationally televised games The Victor Wembanyama effect on the NBA Why the Spurs may be the league's most entertaining team Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper adding to the hype Wemby's growing villain side Gregg Popovich speaks at Don Nelson's memorial Pop's continued involvement with the young Spurs Remembering Don Nelson Mike reflects on covering Pop, Duncan, Dirk and Nellie Jerry Jones reacts to the Micah Parsons trade Why Mike and Rudy believe the Cowboys won the deal Why it's way too early for Herschel Walker comparisons Cowboys expectations after reshaping the defense The Taylor Curse strikes California and the Dodgers Tiger Woods' golf greatness sparks a very ITB question Where were you on 9/11? The upcoming Mike Taylor BBQ Cook-Off Key Moments: Mike and Rudy celebrate the Spurs getting 34 national TV games, a number that would've seemed impossible even during the championship era. The guys argue that Wemby, Castle and Harper have made the Spurs arguably the most entertaining team in the NBA. Seeing Pop speak at Don Nelson's memorial leads to an emotional conversation about his recovery, legacy and continued influence on the organization. Rudy points out that Pop has already passed the Spurs' "secret sauce" to the next generation, even if Mitch Johnson is now running the team. Jerry Jones echoes Mike and Rudy's confidence in the Micah Parsons trade, but his Herschel Walker comparison gets immediately challenged. Rudy brings a Tiger Woods question from another podcast to the show, and exactly the kind of conversation you'd expect from ITB follows. The guys look back at exactly where they were on September 11 and how that day changed America. Episode 624 connects the Spurs' past with their future. Gregg Popovich's influence is still everywhere, but Wemby and this young roster have pushed San Antonio into a level of national attention the franchise has never experienced before. Throw in Jerry Jones, Cowboys arguments, Tiger Woods and some classic ITB tangents, and there's plenty to unpack. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #SpursNation #GreggPopovich #CoachPop #DylanHarper #StephonCastle #NBA #NBASchedule #JerryJones #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #MicahParsons #NFL #TigerWoods #DonNelson #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SanAntonio #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.