Chema de Lucas reports that Tiago Splitter, the head coach of the successful Paris Basketball team in the EuroLeague, is returning to the NBA to join Chauncey Billups’ coaching staff with the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, it has been confirmed that Patrick St. Andrews, former lead assistant to Taylor Jenkins with the Grizzlies, will also be joining the staff. Splitter reflects on his relationship with coach Gregg Popovich, highlighting the balance between demanding on-court expectations and personal connections off the court, which greatly influenced his development as a player.
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