Gregg Popovich Steps Down as Spurs Head Coach After 29 Years
Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich transitions from head coach to team president after a storied 29-season career marked by five championships.
Gregg Popovich Stepping Down as Head Coach of the Spurs
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Overview
Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, stepped down after 29 years at the helm due to health issues stemming from a stroke. He is the NBA's all-time winningest coach, with 1,422 regular-season victories and five championships. Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson has been promoted to head coach. The franchise is in a rebuilding phase, having missed the playoffs since 2019. Popovich, who will remain with the Spurs as president, expressed gratitude for his tenure and support for the community.
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Gregg Popovich won five NBA championships with the Spurs in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014.
Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson has been promoted to head coach.
Popovich suffered a mild stroke in November 2022, which contributed to his decision to transition into a front-office role.
Popovich will remain with the Spurs as President of Basketball Operations.
Popovich amassed 1,422 regular-season victories, the most in NBA history.
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