Overview

• Gregg Popovich, 76, officially ends his legendary 29-season tenure as the San Antonio Spurs head coach, transitioning to a front-office role as president of basketball operations.
• Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in November 2024, missed most of the season and cited health considerations in his decision to step away from coaching.
• Assistant coach Mitch Johnson, who led the Spurs as acting head coach during Popovich's absence, has been named the team's permanent head coach.
• Popovich retires as the NBA's all-time leader in regular-season wins (1,422) and a five-time championship coach, with a career spanning nearly four decades in San Antonio.
• The Hall of Famer will remain actively involved in shaping the Spurs' future, emphasizing his commitment to the organization, community, and city.