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.

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 ...

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.