Spurs coach Popovich, who has won the most in NBA history, handed over his handover and became president of basketball operations

The NBA Spurs announced on the 3rd Beijing time that the 76-year-old Popovich would hand over his handover and become the president of basketball operations. Popovich, who has temporarily left his role as head coach this season due to a stroke, said in a statement released by the Spurs: "My love and passion for the sport is still there, but it's time for me to step down as head coach. ”

Spurs head coach Popovich handed over his talisman and became president of basketball operations

Popovich took over as head coach of the Spurs in 1996 and has accumulated 1,422 regular-season victories in his coaching career, the most in NBA history, and led the team to five NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014, as well as three head coach of the year awards.

Now, Popovich has decided to leave his position as head coach for 29 years due to his fitness condition, saying, "I am grateful to the wonderful players, coaches, staff and fans who have allowed me to serve everyone as Spurs head coach, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to support the team, the community and the city that means so much to me." ”

Popovich became President of Basketball Operations and head coachMitch JohnsonHe took over as acting head coach this season, leading the team to a 31-45 record.