The San Antonio Spurs mark the conclusion of an era as head coach Gregg Popovich transitions to the role of President of Basketball Operations after a historic 29 years at the helm.

During his remarkable tenure, Popovich solidified his status as one of the most effective coaches in NBA history. Here’s a numerical perspective on his illustrious career:

Pop’s Career Highlights by Numbers

• 1: Popovich is the all-time leader in regular-season wins with 1,422 victories.
• 2: Under his leadership, the Spurs celebrated two NBA Rookies of the Year: Tim Duncan in 1998 and Victor Wembanyama in 2024.
• 3A: He ranks third in playoff victories with 170 wins and has received the NBA Coach of the Year award three times.
• 3B: LeBron James and Kevin Durant each switched teams three times while Popovich coached. Notably, he led the Spurs to a 2-1 record against James in NBA Finals.
• 3C: Over the past 29 years, three NBA teams changed their home cities: the Seattle SuperSonics evolved into the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New Jersey Nets rebranded to the Brooklyn Nets, and the Golden State Warriors relocated from Oakland to San Francisco.
• Additional impressive milestones include five championships, coaching six future Hall of Famers, and achieving numerous winning seasons.

In total, Popovich shaped the Spurs’ success over 29 seasons and influenced the league profoundly.