Gregg Popovich, at 76, steps down from his role as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, transitioning to president of basketball operations. He is the NBA's winningest coach, with 1,422 victories and five championships. After suffering a mild stroke in November, Popovich determined he could no longer manage the demands of coaching. Despite this, he remains actively involved in the Spurs' operations and has shown commitment to the franchise's future, continuing his legacy in a different capacity.
Popovich has been involved throughout the Spurs' offseason and will continue to be a vital member of the franchise's day-to-day operations, sources said.
After San Antonio missed the playoffs that season and landed the No. 1 pick, taking Tim Duncan, Popovich led the Spurs to 22 consecutive playoff seasons from 1998-2019.
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