Gregg Popovich may have stepped away from coaching, but his legendary status remains untouched, and now with a slightly cleaner record.
The NBA has officially adjusted Popovich’s career coaching record, removing the 77 games he missed during the 2024-25 season due to health issues. In his absence, Mitch Johnson served as interim coach and led the San Antonio Spurs to a 32-45 finish. A record now fully credited to Johnson after being named the team’s permanent head coach.
Popovich’s Legacy Stays Intact
The record change doesn’t shake Popovich’s place in history. With 1,390 wins and 824 losses, Pop remains the NBA’s all-time wins leader. But with the adjustment, his career win percentage even improves, jumping from .621 to .628.
Popovich, who suffered a stroke last season, officially retired from coaching at the end of the campaign but continues to serve the Spurs as team president.
“While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time to step away as head coach,” Popovich said in a heartfelt statement. “I’m forever grateful to the wonderful players, coaches, staff, and fans who allowed me to serve them.”
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A Coaching Legend Turned Executive
Popovich joins the ranks of Pat Riley and Phil Jackson in transitioning from coaching greatness to the front office. During his 27-year head coaching career with San Antonio, Pop delivered five NBA titles, shaped stars like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili, and even led Team USA to Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver summed up Pop’s influence perfectly:
“Gregg Popovich’s sustained success as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs is incomparable… he’s been a driving force behind the global growth of basketball.”
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