Gregg Popovich, who helmed the Spurs as they captured five NBA championships and galvanized San Antonio, has stepped down from coaching the squad. Why it matters: As much as he might have come across in on-court interviews as a sardonic,

Mitch Johnson, who served as the San Antonio Spurs’ interim head coach in 2024-25, is now the head coach of the Silver and Black.

Gregg Popovich, the winningest coach in NBA history, retired from his role as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons. He led the team to five championships and set numerous records. Popovich,