Popovich will remain with the Spurs as team president, a role he jokingly referred to after revealing a slogan on his t-shirt which read "El Jefe" -- Spanish for "the boss". "I'm no longer coach ...

The Spurs had announced on May 2 that the 76-year-old was stepping down as head coach after 29 seasons. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said on Monday his health was improving following a stroke but said the time had come for him to pass the reins to assistant Mitch Johnson.