preface
A bland regular season game, but the greatest record in NBA history!
On Arbor Day, the Spurs defeated the Jazz in a big reversal with 15 points behind, and the 73-year-old Popovich won the 1336th regular season victory in his coaching career, thus surpassing the legendary coach Nelson Sr. (1335) to officially reach the top of the NBA's 75-year history of coaching wins.
Nelson Sr. coached for 31 years, 2398 games, and reached 1335 wins, with a winning percentage of 55.6%.
Popovich has been in charge for 26 years, and in 2030 games, he has won 1336 games, with a terrible winning percentage of 65.8%.
It is worth mentioning that Popovich has coached more wins than the Magic (1230), Hornets (1116), Timberwolves (10410), Raptors (1018), Grizzlies (910), Pelicans (731) and other six teams.
After the victory over the Jazz, the Spurs will surround the old man and celebrate wildly. After that, NBA officials, league president Xiao Hua, old Nelson and others all congratulated Popovich.
Xiao Hua said: Popovich's success with the Spurs is unprecedented in the league, and only the record of the most wins in history is worthy of his achievements. His basketball IQ, leadership and unwavering commitment to the sport have influenced generations of players, congratulations to Coach Bobo!
Old Nelson said: Hey, old man Bobo. I want to tell you that I am very proud of what you have achieved and what you have contributed to the basketball world. But what I'm most proud of is that you made me the second-best coach in charge. I have long looked forward to this day, and I just want to tell you that you are one of the best friends in my life and wish you good luck in the rest of your life.
In the face of such a great moment, Popovich has always said modestly: This honor does not belong to me, it belongs to all of us!
Why is it always jazz [dog head] [dog head]
Many fans are concerned about Popogovich's coaching career and the terrible winning percentage, but why is it always jazz that the editor pays attention to when the background?
In that year's finals, Jordan staged a classic kill, and the opponent was the Jazz. Bryant retired from playing for 60 points against the Jazz. Duncan's career win-100 milestone night was played against the Jazz. Popovich topped the top of the coach's winning list, against the Jazz.
I really want to shout for Jazz fans, why always me?? [Treacherous laughter] [Treacherous laughter]
The Air Force was born and grew up with the Spurs
I'm lucky!
In 1996, Popovich was destined to form an indissoluble bond with the Spurs, and in that year he officially became the spurs' head coach. On December 15, 1996, the Spurs narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-105 at home, and Popovich won the first game of his coaching career.
In the years that followed, the Spurs selected the sixth man who was touched bald [laughing] - Ginobili, and the point guard who was often scolded by Popovich - Tony Parker, all three of whom formed the strongest team to win the championship of that era, that is, the "GDP" combination of Chinese fans.
Duncan guarded the Spurs' interior for 20 years, and the "Pampas Eagles", the man who picked out the American Dream team at the 2004 Athens Olympics, was willing to give up the starting opportunity and dedicate all his youth to the Spurs. A short piece of language does not describe how the Spurs have profoundly affected the NBA over the years!
In the past 26 years, Popovich has led the team to five championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014). This honor belongs to Bobo's grandfather, but also belongs to the GDP combination, and it belongs to the spurs' future young talents. They are about to take over the mantle of legend and continue to sweat for the Spurs.
There is no absolute king of competitive sports, an era will eventually pass, but the inheritance on the Spurs will never end, because their team history has produced a coach named Popovich.
The main data of Popovich's coaching career
1. 26 seasons 22 playoffs
2. Regular season record: 1335 wins, 693 losses, 65.8% win rate
3. Playoff record: 170 wins, 114 losses, 59.9% win rate
4. 5 overall champions
5. Best Coach: 3 times (2003, 2012, 2014)
Top 10 all-time coach wins in the NBA:
1. Popovich 1336 games
2. Nelson Sr. 1335 games
3. Wilkens 1332 games
4. Sloan 1221 games
5. Pat Riley 1210 games
6. George Carr 1175 games
7. Phil Jackson 1155 games
8. Larry Brown 1098 games
9. Adelman 1042 games
10. Rivers 1032 games
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26 years of the old team, 26 years of 5 championships, 26 years 1336 wins the first place in history! An old man who made his story eternal in the NBA.
Will 73-year-old meritorious manager Popovich choose to retire at the end of this season?