Gregg Popovich, the three-time coach of the year, leaves an indelible mark on basketball that extends throughout the NBA and beyond.

Gregg Popovich understood the world. That goes back long before the basketball world knew who he was. It probably can be traced to at least Popovich’s time at the U.S.

After 29 seasons leading the San Antonio Spurs, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is stepping away from coaching and moving into the Spurs front office as president of basketball operations.