End of an era in San Antonio! 🖤🏀
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After nearly three decades on the sidelines and a legacy that shaped the modern NBA, Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is officially stepping down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. 🥹
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Pop, 76, will transition into a full-time role as the team’s president of basketball operations — continuing to shape the franchise from the front office, just as he has since 1994. 👏
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Popovich took over as head coach in 1996 and went on to build one of the most respected dynasties in sports history: five NBA championships, 22 straight playoff appearances, 1,422 regular-season wins (an NBA record), and three NBA Coach of the Year honors. 🙌
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His leadership, culture-building, and ability to bring the best out of players like Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard, and many others left a lasting impact far beyond wins and losses. 🔥
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As the longest-tenured coach in NBA history steps aside, his legacy continues through the organi...