Popovich shared the news with his former players, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, by his side. The Hall of Famer tandem had to assist Popovich to the podium.

Popovich entered head coach Mitch Johnson’s introductory press conference flanked by familiar faces Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili along with current San Antonio Spurs players ...

Any story told about Spurs legend Tim Duncan invariably falls back on his blank stoicism, his lead-by-example method of leadership or his unfailing commitment to the fundamentals.

Jackson has spoken glowingly of Duncan over the years, and during an appearance on Byron Scott's Fast Break podcast, he shared how he earned his loyalty by lying to their head coach, Gregg Popovich.

Flanked by Spurs greats Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili as he stood at a lectern, the 76-year-old Popovich — speaking far more softly than he has in the past — said his health is improving and ...

Flanked by Spurs greats Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili as he stood at a lectern, the 76-year-old Popovich -- speaking far more softly than he has in the past -- said his health is improving and that ...

"Pop is going to kill me if I foul him" - Tony Parker on his mindset when contesting Ray Allen's legendary 3-pointer in 2013 ...

Popovich was also president of basketball operations throughout his 29 years as head coach, beginning in 1996. Duncan and Ginobili were at Popovich’s side throughout Monday’s event.

"I continue to be amazed by Tim Duncan," Popovich said in May. "He was our most consistent player in the playoffs, at 39. He needed a little more help. I feel badly he didn't get it." ...

Every Spurs fan had been mentally preparing for this moment since Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and other defining players of the 21st century, all of whom Popovich had coached, hung up ...

Flanked by Spurs greats Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili as he stood at a lectern, the 76-year-old Popovich -- speaking far more softly than he has in the past -- said his health is improving and that ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mitch Johnson extended his hand. Gregg Popovich shook it, then pulled him in for a hug instead. And with that, the torch was officially passed. It's a new era in San Antonio ...