LeBron James is back in the NBA Playoffs chasing what could end up being a fifth championship, but before he hit the court for Game 2 of his Los Angeles Lakers'

Between Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen, and later Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs were able to exert two-way dominance, sweeping James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007 and posting the biggest points differential in NBA Finals history in 2014.

The post garnered widespread responses from the NBA community, including fans, former and current players. Among them was LeBron James, a longtime admirer of Popovich, who shared the tribute on his Instagram story, accompanied by hand raise and heart emojis.