On February 9, 2015, Popovich became the ninth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games when the Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers 95–93. He and Jerry Sloan are the only two coaches in …

Jan 24, 2025 · Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.) is an American basketball coach who led the San Antonio Spurs to National Basketball Association …

Jan 22, 2025 · Gregg Popovich is still away from the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a stroke last fall. While it’s unclear when he will be able to return to the bench, if at all, Spurs CEO R.C. …

From Merrillville High School to the Air Force Academy where he played four seasons, was team captain and leading scorer his senior year, graduated with bachelors degree in Soviet Studies …

American professional basketball coach. Gregg Charles Popovich was born in East Chicago, Indiana, to Serbian and Croatian parents. He began playing basketball in the Biddy Basketball …

Jan 22, 2025 · Indiana’s Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich than anyone else. They’ve had 87 head-to-head matchups, including playoffs.

Gregg Charles Popovich (Pop) Born: January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana. High School: Merrilville in Merrilville, Indiana. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2023 (Full List) As …

4 days ago · East Chicago native and Merrillville High School graduate Gregg Popovich touted his roots in the Region while he was being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball …

Apr 1, 2023 · Gregg Popovich, the longtime NBA coach, has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Popovich, 74, has been the head coach of the San Antonio …

A native of Indiana, a product of the United States Air Force Academy, and a firm believer in the old-school, straight-forward, no-nonsense way of life, Gregg Popovich has quietly turned the …