Kinilala ngayon si Gregg Popovich bilang all-time winningest head coach sa NBA matapos na itala ang 1,336 victories.
Nalampasan na ni Popovich si Don Nelson na dating hawak ang record sa most regular-season wins matapos na manalo ang San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, laban sa Utah Jazz.
Todo rin naman ang pasasalamat ni Popovich, 73, sa mga players at fans.
“Basketball’s a team sport. You preach to your players that they have to do it together and that’s certainly been the case in my life with all the wonderful players and coaches, the staff that I’ve been blessed with the support of this wonderful city,” wika pa ni Popovich. “The fans support us no matter what.”
Maging si Nelson ay binati rin si Popovich dahil sa milestone na naabot.
“I couldn’t wait for this day to happen,” ani Nelson. “And I just want you to know as one of my best friends in life I just wish you the best for your remaining years in the NBA.”
Samantala ang buong NBA ay nagbunyi rin sa pambihirang career ni coach Pop.
