Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.

Gregg Popovich understood the world. That goes back long before the basketball world knew who he was. It probably can be traced to at least Popovich’s time at the U.S.

Gregg Popovich is stepping away from coaching, and the NBA world shared its thoughts about the legendary head coach.