To some, the NBA and NFL are completely different worlds. So in this segment, we'd like to argue that they are actually parallel universes. Here are 19 NBA/NFL counterparts.
SPURS–PATRIOTS
The easiest one. The two franchises with arguably the biggest winning pedigrees in their leagues today.
Bill Belichick—Greg Popovich
Bill Belichick mirroring Greg Popovich should be a no brainer.
Tim Duncan—Tom Brady
Tom Brady and Tim Duncan are both franchise players in the truest sense of the word in that they have stayed with their original teams and coaches since day one. Incidentally, both are older players whose play just does not seem to digress with age.
Kawhi Leonard—Dont'a Hightower
Kawhi Leonard is a rising star who specializes in defense. Same with Dont'a Hightower.
