Friday night was a special night for not only San Antonio Spurs fans, but for sports enthusiasts and the entire NBA.
— with 1,336 regular-season wins — when the Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 104-102.
By doing so, he eclipsed his mentor and former boss Don Nelson. Popovich had tied Nelson on Monday night when the Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at home.“I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of all your accomplishments and the wonderful things you’ve done for basketball worldwide,” Nelson said in a video posted by the Spurs and Golden State Warriors.
“But I’m most proud of what you’re about to accomplish now which is put me in second place in all-time wins.”Hoops legend and long-time friend Don Nelson salutes Coach Pop for passing him on the historic list 💯
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