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    Gregg Popovich becomes winningest coach in NBA regular-season history

    With a win over the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich surpassed Don Nelson for most regular-season wins in NBA history.
    by Peter Granitz Mar 12, 2022 4 minutes
    Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs became the winningest coach in NBA regular-season history on Friday, getting his 1,336th victory when the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Utah Jazz, 104-102.

    It took 26 seasons for Gregg Popovich to notch his 1,336th win as an NBA head coach, placing him atop the list of winningest coaches in regular season league history. Along the way, he earned five NBA titles, three Coach of the Year awards, and built a reputation as a coach unafraid to speak candidly about what he sees as inequality in America.

    He's also built a franchise around players he drafted, many whom ultimately spent their careers playing for him. That longevity extends to Popovich himself: his 26 years with the Spurs is the longest tenure for any coach in NBA history.

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