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The San Antonio Spurs’ “Pounding the Rock” culture is having a moment. In the recent 60 Minutes profile, Victor Wembanyama praised Gregg Popovich as “the greatest coach of all-time” and called the Spurs “a winner’s franchise.” The reasons for Wemby’s celebratory fist pump during the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery are rooted in the Spurs’ culture.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Doris Burke tells tale of time she had Spurs legend Gregg Popovich steaming mad over Shaq

ESPN commentator Doris Burke recalled an embarrassing encounter with former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich involving Shaquille O’Neal during Wednesday night’s broadcast of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

San Antonio Spurs News / AirJordanChronicles / September 24

Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of his former assistant coach

It has come to light that Former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has remarried. That’s not where the story ends. The NBA legend has tied the knot with his former longtime assistant Mike Budenholzer’s ex-wife.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / September 24

Report: Ex-Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remarries

Gregg Popovich, who led the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships, reportedly has a new ring. TMZ reported Wednesday night that Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / September 23

Gregg Popovich reportedly marries ex-wife of former Spurs assistant coach

A marriage license filed in Bexar County shows Gregg Popovich wed on Sept. 16 in Texas, TMZ reported on Wednesday. Popovich, 77, has run the Spurs' basketball operations since stepping away as coach in May 2025.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Scoop B / September 9

Dylan Harper Opens Up About San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Finals Run, Popovich’s Impact and Playing With De’Aaron Fox

From high school stardom in New Jersey to leading Rutgers as the highest-rated recruit in program history, Dylan Harper’s transition to the NBA hardwood looked effortless.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / August 26

Draven Duncan to play basketball at Pamona College

Because I am a lawyer, I am allowed to tell “lawyer jokes.” One of them is: “What is the definition of mixed emotions? Answer: A bus half full of lawyers going off a cliff.” The joke is that the bus is only half full.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich gets uplifting health update

San Antonio Spurs president Gregg Popovich continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery after suffering a stroke during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Spurs CEO RC Buford.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / August 4

Spurs CEO Shares Major Health Update on Gregg Popovich a Year After His Stroke

Some battles happen behind the scenes. Gregg Popovich has spent the past year fighting one far bigger than basketball. And every step forward has carried immense significance for the Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Gregg Popovich Made a Surprise Appearance Before Game 3 and Delivered a Powerful Message to the Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs walked into Madison Square Garden staring directly at the edge of collapse. Two home losses, a 2-0 Finals deficit, and a young roster

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / May 30

Gregg Popovich’s locker-room mic-drop: What echoed through every Spurs defensive possession

The Spurs didn’t need to overhaul their approach to turn things around in the Western Conference finals. They just needed to rediscover the defensive mindset that got them there, and now they need to replicate that on Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Gregg Popovich called out Spurs players after their Game 3 loss

Former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich still hovers around the organization, and he apparently made his presence known following the team’s loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

How Gregg Popovich Lit a Fire Under Spurs Before Game 4 Win

De'Aaron Fox revealed how instrumental Gregg Popovich was to the San Antonio Spurs' Sunday Game 4 win. All it took was one fiery speech from the legendary bench boss.

San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Tim Duncan Shows Emotional Daily Support for Gregg Popovich During Stroke Recovery

Although Gregg Popovich has stepped away from his coaching career, the bonds he built over 29 seasons from 1996 to 2025 remain unbreakable, providing him unwavering support through life’s challenges.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / May 13

DeMar DeRozan Unveils Gregg Popovich’s ‘Crazy’ Coaching Trick That Changed His Career

Gregg Popovich has a reputation for getting the most out of his players. What he did with DeMar DeRozan might be one of his more underrated jobs. When the San Antonio Spurs acquired DeRozan in the 2018 Kawhi Leonard trade, most of the league saw a high-volume scorer with a defined ceiling.

San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Gregg Popovich Is Helping Out Spurs In Film Session After Shocking Game 1 Loss To Wolves

The San Antonio Spurs are looking for answers after a shocking Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and one familiar figure has already stepped in to help.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / April 19

New Video of Spurs Legend Gregg Popovich Emerges Before NBA Playoffs

Gregg Popovich is considered to be one of the greatest coaches in basketball history. The five-time NBA Champion started his coaching career in 1973 as an assistant coach for the Air Force Falcons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19

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San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Gregg Popovich looks frail in a rare public appearance

Gregg Popovich made a rare public appearance this week but still appears to be very much in recovery. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach Popovich attended an NBA G League game on Friday.