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Jacob Chance leads Melbourne United to NBL Blitz title
Melbourne United's new head coach, Jacob Chance, recently led the club to the NBL Blitz title in Bendigo. At 32, Chance is the youngest head coach in the NBL since Shawn Dennis in 1997.
Chance previously coached the Austin Spurs, the G League affiliate for the San Antonio Spurs. During his tenure there, he received mentorship and direct interaction from NBA legend Gregg Popovich, who visited the team locker room to speak with players. Chance noted that Popovich’s influence centers on maintaining clear expectations regarding player accountability, hard work, and teamwork.
In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs reached the Finals under coach Mitch Johnson but ultimately fell to the New York Knicks.
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Gregg Popovich · Jacob Chance · Melbourne United · NBL · San Antonio Spurs
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacob Chance is 32 years old. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacob Chance is the new head coach for Melbourne United. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacob Chance coached the Austin Spurs, the G League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs, this year. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Melbourne United won the NBL Blitz title in Bendigo. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au