FILE - Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault, right, sits with his son assistant coach Eric Thibault, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, June 14, 2016, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, chats with team president Pat Riley as they watch players practice for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, June 3, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks with guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

FILE - Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides reacts during Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, file)