The world of the NBA was shocked by the news Friday of Gregg Popovich moves away from coachingAlthough it will stay with the San Antonio Spurs as a full -time president.
The news of his departure after 29 years of work followed a slight stroke in November, which prevented Popovich from calling games for the team this season. Deputy coach Mitch Johnson, who was the interval, will take over as a permanent head coach. Johnson has been assistant to the Spurs for a decade and has become the acting coach in November after the fear of the health of Popovich.
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“Although my love and my passion for the game remain, I decided that it was time to move away as a chief coach,” Popovich said in a team press release. “I am eternally grateful to the wonderful players, coaches, staff and fans who allowed me to serve them as a head coach of the Spurs and I am delighted to continue to support the organization, the community and the city which are so significant for me.”
Several stars and celebrities of the NBA praised Popovich for his career as a decorated coach, including the temple of the renown of the NBA Kevin Garnett and the rap artist Lil Wayne.
Antonio Daniels played under Popovich for four seasons, winning the 1999 NBA championship together.
Popovich has been the head coach of Spurs since 1996 and is the most victorious coach in the history of the NBA with 1,422 victories. His curriculum vitae includes five NBA titles, 18 consecutive seasons of 50 victories, 170 victories in the playoffs and three honors of the NBA coach.
Before becoming head coach in San Antonio, Popovich was a assistant for Spurs from 1988 to 1992 and for the Golden State Warriors from 1992 to 1994. The East Chicago, Indiana, also played for the United States Air Force Academy from 1966 to 1970 and helped Team USA to win gold at the Olympic Games 2020 Sides of Villanova coach Jay Wright.
