Gregg Popovich Jokes He and Tim Duncan Text All the Time, Use Loving Emojis

The 2016-17 season marks the first time since 1997 that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich doesn't have Tim Duncan on the court for his team—but that doesn't mean their relationship is over.

Duncan, who retired after last season, has taken on a new role within the organization.

Any people who spend nearly two decades together are bound to form a strong bond. As Popovich put it Monday, it's like he and Duncan are in love:

Kissing-face emojis and the works.

Just another classic Pop moment.

[Jabari Young]