US EditionGregg Popovich, who stepped down as head coach of San Antonio Spurs, embraces new title: 'El Jefe'
- Gregg Popovich stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday after 29 years, transitioning to president of basketball operations.
- Popovich’s decision followed a stroke in November and his recovery challenges, prompting Mitch Johnson to assume the coaching role permanently.
- Popovich guided San Antonio to five NBA titles and achieved 22 straight seasons of playoff berths, establishing himself as the NBA's all-time leader in coaching victories.
- Popovich acknowledged that his recovery from the stroke is progressing, though it remains insufficient for the upcoming goals, emphasizing Johnson’s role as the future leader.
- Popovich’s departure marks the end of an era in San Antonio basketball and signals a new chapter with Johnson aiming to build on that sustained success.
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