Gregg Popovich, the legendary former head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, confirmed his health is improving after suffering a stroke last November. At a recent press conference, Popovich announced his decision to step down after 29 seasons, during which he led the Spurs to five NBA titles. He introduced assistant coach Mitch Johnson as his successor, stating Johnson has his full support to lead the team into the future.

Popovich expressed profound gratitude for the messages of support he received during his recovery, emphasizing the importance of having a capable leader in Johnson. With a talented young roster, Popovich believes Johnson can uphold the competitive standards he instilled in the team.