Gregg Popovich, who stepped down as head coach of San Antonio Spurs, embraces new title: 'El Jefe'

Gregg Popovich leaves behind a legacy of greatness in San Antonio Hoops

Flanked by Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, a position he had held for 29 seasons. The face of the Spurs dynasty that lasted from the early 2000’s into the 2010’s, Popovich was the longest-tenured coach in League history, surpassing Jerry Sloan’s tenure with the Utah Jazz by six seasons. Now, the Hall of Famer transitions into a front office role as the President of Basketball Oper…

For Some Coaches, the NBA Isn’t a Passion—It’s an Addiction

Why is it so hard for Gregg Popovich to walk away from coaching? Just ask one of his peers. “It’s addictive,” says Steve Kerr. “It’s exhilarating, it’s incredible, the highs and the lows. … You can’t match it.”

Texas Standard for May 6, 2025: What’s next as Gregg Popovich steps away from the Spurs?

After 29 seasons, five championships and 1,422 wins, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is stepping aside, citing his health and the team’s future.

Gregg Popovich Was Too Far Ahead To Be Patient

The night your author got Popped came at the onset of an epic hangover nobody quite knew about yet. More specifically, it came early in the 2017 Western Conference Finals that elevated the Golden State Warriors and slowly but surely undid the San Antonio Spurs. Two days earlier, Kawhi Leonard had landed on Zaza Pachulia's foot on a shot in front of the San Antonio bench, ending his season and obliterating most of the next. That moment fundamenta…

'Job well done': Inside Gregg Popovich's unparalleled NBA legacy

Friends, colleagues, players and confidantes all agree: Popovich has impacted more people across the game than perhaps anyone in history.

"I'm El Jefe" Spurs' Gregg Popovich Delivers Epic Presser After Promotion

The former long-time Spurs coach delivers an epic speech after being promoted to his new role with the team.