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About Gregg Popovich
Described by many pundits as the best-ever coach in the history of the NBA, Gregg Popovich was named as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in 1996. By the end of 2014, the American had helped the team to win the NBA championships on five different occasions.
In 2015, he became the main coach of the men’s basketball team of the United States. Prior to that, he served as an assistant to George Karl, and together they won lots of competitions including the FIBA World Championship (2002), and Olympic Games (2004).
Spouse
- Erin Popovich (died in 2018)
Children
- Jill
- Micky
Education
He schooled at Merrillville High School before joining the United States Air Force Academy. He attended the University of Denver for his master's degree program.
Achievements
- NBA Coach of the Year – 2003, 2012, and 2014
Trivia
He served in the US Air Force for 5 years.
Growing up, he had wanted to work with the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Gregg Popovich is a famous American basketball coach, who was born on January 28, 1949. As a person born on this date, Gregg Popovich is listed in our database as the 30th most popular celebrity for the day (January 28) and the 73rd most popular for the year (1949).
People born on January 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Gregg Popovich is the 781st most popular Aquarius.
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