Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader and architect of one of basketball’s greatest dynasties, will no longer coach the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN. Instead, the 76-year-old Hall of Famer will shift to a full-time front office role as president of basketball operations.
Popovich’s decision comes after health concerns, including a mild stroke in November, which kept him away from the sideline for most of the season. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson closed out the year on an interim basis.
Despite his absence, Popovich remained heavily involved behind the scenes and has now opted to step back from the day-to-day demands of coaching. His resume includes five NBA titles, 1,422 regular season wins, three Coach of the Year awards, and 22 straight playoff appearances from 1998 to 2019.
He built a legacy with Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, Robinson, and Leonard that redefined team basketball. Popovich, who also coached Team USA to Olympic gold in Tokyo, leaves behind a standard few will match. His transition marks the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one from the front office.
BREAKING: Gregg Popovich will no longer be Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning full-time to Team President, sources told ESPN. The iconic Popovich is a Basketball Hall of Famer, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, and led the Spurs to five championships. pic.twitter.com/mbtUtpgA4V
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