The San Antonio Spurs’ head coach, Gregg Popovich, resigned on Friday. The organization announced that the 76-year-old will be taking over as president of basketball operations.
Popovich has not coached a game since October 31, 2024, due to his stroke that occurred in November of that year. Although my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time to step away as head coach,” he said in a statement.
“I will be eternally thankful to the incredible players, coaches, staff, and fans who gave me the chance to be their head coach for the Spurs. I’m thrilled about the chance to keep supporting the organization, community, and city that mean the world to me.”
Under Popovich’s leadership, the Spurs won five NBA titles and 1,422 games during the regular season. After Red Auerbach (with nine) and Phil Jackson (with eleven), he is now the third all-time leader.