Former Warriors Coach Has Message For Gregg Popovich After Major Announcement

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The big bombshell news of the day came in the form of the NBA world discovering that Gregg Popovich would no longer be a head coach in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors ensured to send him a heartful goodbye.

Shams Charania broke the news on Twitter/X, announcing: "Gregg Popovich will no longer be Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning full-time to Team President, sources told ESPN."

Charania added in a separate tweet: "Popovich has already been involved throughout the Spurs offseason in President of Basketball role and will continue to be a vital member of their operations, sources said."

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Feb 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Warriors pay tribute to Popovich​

Popovich sent out a message today stating the following.

"While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time to step away as head coach.

I’m forever grateful to the wonderful players, coaches, staff and fans who allowed me to serve them as the Spurs head coach and am excited for the opportunity to continue to support the organization, community and city that are so meaningful to me."

The Warriors, who highlighted that Popovich served as an assistant coach for the team on Twitter/X sent out a message of their own from the former head coach of that staff.

"Pop is simply the best to ever do it, not only in terms of number of wins, but who he was, and is, as a person. An amazing coach and human being. Congrats on an incredible career."

-Don Nelson

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Popovich is thought to be as the greatest head coach in NBA history by many. After dealing with health issues throughout the 2024-25 season, it felt more than understandable to see him walk away from the sidelines.

This is especially true when there was nothing left to prove for the well-regarded NBA legend.

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