Gregg Popovich (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
At the spry young age of 48, Gregg Popovich took the reins of the San Antonio Spurs from Bob Hill. After 25 years, five NBA titles, and 1,458 wins, he still loves the gig as much as he ever has.
Riding a three-game winning streak highlighted by team defense and all-around contributions, the Spurs are turning some heads in a season they were expected to miss the playoffs entirely. After Friday’s impressive win over the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio is now fourth in the Western Conference, 2.