Gregg Popovich has formally stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, the crew confirmed on Friday.
The 76-year-old will now tackle a brand new position as president of basketball operations.
Popovich has not been on the sidelines since 31 October 2024 after struggling a stroke in November. In a heartfelt assertion, he defined his determination:
“Whereas my love and fervour for the sport stay, I’ve determined it’s time to step away as head coach. I’m eternally grateful to the great gamers, coaches, workers, and followers who allowed me to serve them because the Spurs head coach and am excited for the chance to proceed to help the organisation, group, and metropolis which are so significant to me.”
Popovich leaves behind an unbelievable teaching file, with 1,422 regular-season wins and 5 NBA championships. His title depend locations him behind solely Phil Jackson (11) and Crimson Auerbach (9) on the all-time record of most NBA championships received by a coach.
His new position will hold him intently concerned with the crew he led for practically three many years.
