The concept of gurukula is traced to ancient schools of thought in India where students lived near gurus and embraced a way of life to be carried forward to other students in perpetuity.

Many coaches in the NBA were mentored about winning at the house Greg Popovich built in San Antonio. The first female NBA coach Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) also began her career in the Spurs organization. It’s only fitting that Popovich became the winningest NBA coach of all time.