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Sovia Lauriano and Gregg Popovich share a hug prior to Popovich's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
A video showing Spurs superfan Sovia Lauriano and Coach Gregg Popovich sharing a hug during a meet-and-greet event went viral over the weekend. The heartwarming moment took place ahead of Saturday's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Lauriano, known as the “Spurs Lady,” drove 2,000 miles over four days to attend the ceremony, according to the clip, which the NBA shared via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Decked out in Spurs gear, Lauriano eagerly watched Popovich sign a commemorative poster. When Popovich asked for a hug, she was more than happy to oblige.
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