Legendary Coach Gregg Popovich Retires from Spurs After 29 Seasons, Leaves Unmatched Legacy
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Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time wins leader, has retired as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after an illustrious 29-year career. His tenure saw the team win five NBA championships, and he will continue to serve as team president. Popovich's career was marked by his leadership, winning 1,422 games, and coaching six Hall of Famers. His decision to step away comes after missing most of the season due to a stroke, amidst a rebuild around young star Victor Wembanyama.
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Gregg Popovich retired as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons, but will remain as team president.
Popovich led the Spurs to five NBA championships and holds the record for the most wins by an NBA coach with 1,422 victories.
He coached six Hall of Famers and won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Popovich's decision to retire came after he missed most of the season due to a stroke.
The Spurs are currently rebuilding around young star Victor Wembanyama.
Popovich's career began at the U.S. Air Force Academy and included a stint at Pomona-Pitzer before joining the NBA.
He was known for his leadership, humor, and commitment to community causes like the San Antonio Food Bank.
