derful players, coaches, staff, and fans who allowed me to serve them as the Spurs head coach, and I am excited for the opportunity to continue to support the organisation, community, and city that are so meaningful to me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Popovich\u2019s legacy is unmatched. Since taking over as head coach in 1996 \u2014 in a bold move where he fired then-coach Bob Hill and appointed himself \u2014 Popovich transformed the Spurs into a model franchise. Under his leadership, the team secured five NBA titles (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), powered by the legendary trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a career coaching record of 1,422-867, Popovich retires as the winningest coach in NBA history, far surpassing Don Nelson. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2023 and led Team USA to Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond wins and championships, Popovich shaped the game through his coaching tree and outspoken activism. His former players and assistants \u2014 including Steve Kerr, Mike Budenholzer, Becky Hammon, and Ime Udoka \u2014 now shape the NBA in their own right. Hammon even made history as the first woman to lead an NBA team during a regular-season game after Popovich was ejected in 2020.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Known for his fierce integrity and no-nonsense pressers, Popovich also used his platform to speak candidly on political and social issues, from racial injustice to gun violence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond wins and championships, Popovich shaped the game through his coaching tree and outspoken activism. His former players and assistants \u2014 including Steve Kerr, Mike Budenholzer, Becky Hammon, and Ime Udoka \u2014 now shape the NBA in their own right. Hammon even made history as the first woman to lead an NBA team during a regular-season game after Popovich was ejected in 2020.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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