In a surprising twist, the NBA has made an unprecedented adjustment to Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Last season, Popovich suffered a stroke and missed 77 games, during which assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over as acting coach, leading to a record of 32-45. The league has now credited those games to Johnson and reset Popovich's record to 1,390-824, where it stood before his health setback.
Despite this revision, Popovich retains his title as the winningest coach in NBA history, surpassing Don Nelson by 53 victories. Popovich, who recently announced his retirement as head coach but remains as Spurs president, sees a slight increase in his winning percentage to .628. This adjustment, although rare, pays tribute to Popovich's remarkable coaching legacy while highlighting the teamwork and camaraderie within the Spurs organization during challenging times.