Popovich Retires as Spurs Coach, Moves to Front Office | JQJO

Gregg Popovich, the legendary San Antonio Spurs coach, is retiring from his head coaching position after 27 seasons. He will transition to a full-time role as the team's president of basketball operations. The 76-year-old Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in November, holds the NBA's record for career wins (1,422) and led the Spurs to five NBA championships. While he considered a return, the demanding nature of coaching led him to this decision. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson filled in during his absence.