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Gregg Popovich shifts to role as 'El Jefe,' says it's time for a new coach of the San Antonio Spurs
• May 5, 2025, 5:00 PM ET (AP)
For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind
• May 3, 2025, 10:29 AM ET (AP)
Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current US major pro coach
• May 3, 2025, 9:31 AM ET (AP)
Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as San Antonio Spurs coach
• May 2, 2025, 8:15 PM ET (AP)
Spurs promote Mitch Johnson to head coach, taking over for Gregg Popovich
• May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM ET (AP)
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Born | January 28, 1949 (age 76) • East Chicago • Indiana |
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Awards And Honors | Basketball Hall of Fame (2023) |
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