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Gregg Popovich Passes Pat Riley for 4th on All-Time Coach Wins List

Adam WellsDec 11, 2018

Gregg Popovich hit another milestone in his legendary career Tuesday, surpassing Pat Riley on the NBA's all-time coaching wins list.

Thanks to the San Antonio Spurs' 111-86 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Popovich moved into sole possession of fourth place with 1,211 wins.

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The Spurs have run hot and cold this season, although they appear to be on the upswing. They've won three straight games to get back to .500 at 14-14.

While San Antonio has undergone numerous changes in recent years—the retirements of Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, losing Tony Parker as a free agent and trading Kawhi Leonard to Toronto—Popovich has remained a constant presence.

However, Popovich's time on the sideline may be running out. In June, ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the 69-year-old may retire after he coaches Team USA during the 2020 Olympics.

Since he took over as Spurs head coach early in 1996-97, Popovich's only losing season came in his first year. Along the way to his 1,211 wins, he's also led the franchise to five NBA titles and 21 straight playoff appearances.