Popovich sets record for most wins with one franchise
Legendary head coaches like Don Nelson, Phil Jackson, Lenny Wilkens, and Pat Riley can all claim more total victories at their profession than Gregg Popovich - but not with one organization.
With the San Antonio Spurs' 121-97 blowout win over the Denver Nuggets Saturday night at the AT&T Center, Popovich now holds the NBA coaching record for the most wins with one franchise in league history, passing Jerry Sloan's mark with the Utah Jazz.
Tonight’s win marks Coach Pop’s 1,128th with the Spurs, the most ever with one franchise in @NBA history. pic.twitter.com/Ubk4Vs0hz5
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 5, 2017
NBA All-Time Wins (Coach)
| Rank | Coach | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Nelson | 1335 |
| 2 | Lenny Wilkens | 1332 |
| 3 | Jerry Sloan | 1221 |
| 4 | Pat Riley | 1210 |
| 5 | George Karl | 1175 |
| 6 | Phil Jackson | 1155 |
| 7 | Gregg Popovich | 1128 |
| 8 | Larry Brown | 1098 |
| 9 | Rick Adelman | 1042 |
| 10 | Bill Fitch | 944 |
(Courtesy: Basketball-Reference.com)
Popovich, currently working his 21st season in San Antonio, took over for former Spurs coach Bob Hill on Dec. 10, 1996. He's won five NBA championships with the silver and black, and has taken home Coach of the Year honors on three occasions.