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The End of an Era: Greg Popovich Retires
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Greg Popovich has retired as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs at age 76, though he continues as President of Basketball Operations after a legendary NBA coaching career.
• Pop attended the US Air Force Academy as a guard and team captain
• He tried out for the 1972 Olympic team and played for the Armed Forces All-Star Team
• Joined the Spurs in 1988 as an assistant coach under Larry Brown
• Became head coach in 1996 while also serving as GM and VP of Basketball Operations
• Coached legendary players including Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Kawhi Leonard
• Developed a significant coaching tree including Steve Kerr, Becky Hammon, and Ime Udoka
• Won multiple NBA Championships and developed both star players and role players
• Recently worked with developing Victor Wembanyama and other young Spurs talent
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Chapters
1. Intro and Coach Pop's Retirement (00:00:00)
2. Pop's Playing Career and Background (00:01:52)
3. Spurs Legacy and Notable Players (00:03:15)
4. Pop's Coaching Tree and Impact (00:05:29)
5. Dream Player-Coach Pairings with Pop (00:07:14)
6. Pop's College Connection and Final Thoughts (00:11:22)
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