Victor Vembaniam breaks silence on Gregg Popovich leaving

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Vembaniama publicly reflected on Departure Gregg Popoviča from coaching on FridayAfter the franchise announced that the long-term main coach will deviate and cross with full-time in its role of the President Team.

Vembania, French Fenom and center with 7 feet and 4 legs of the Penza, She shared her gratitude For Popovich on X, earlier known as Twitter.

“29 years old. Coach, thank you for your wisdom, for your leadership, for the culture you created … but most importantly to be a great and inspiring person,” Vembania wrote. “It was an honor to be part of those 29 years. Wishing you the best in your new chapter,” he added, listing a post with a goat emoji.

Popovich, 76, deviate after historical for 29 years of leadership as the main trainer of Spurs. Comes out aside as The NBA is all the time trainer to win With 1,422 winning the regular season. Under his guidish, San Antonio claimed five NBA championships and became a model of consistency and excellence during his term.

Mitch Johnson took over the main coach with Victor Vembania’s leading pigeons in the post-Gregg Popovich Era

The The franchise also confirmed that the Interim Match Mitch Johnson’s chief coach was promoted to a permanent role moving forward. Johnson, who took the middle value after Popovich suffered a mild walk in NovemberHe led a team on record 31-45. Popovich remained focused on his recovery to the rest of the year, and continues to influence the organization in his executive capacity.

Popovic served as the General Trainer of Spurs since 1996. years, overseeing more generations of success The Famers Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. In recent years, he took more development approach, mentoring younger talent, including Vembania, which selected number 1 in the total draft NBA 2024. Years.

Vembaniama’s Sophomore Season has been discontinued for diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis In the right shoulder shortly after interrupting all the stars. Despite return, the 21-year-old showed the flashes of generational talent, on average 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, 3.7 helps and steals per game at 46 competitions. He shot 47.6% off the field and 35.2% of the three-point spans.

With Johnson now officially who led the bench, the Spurs are expected to continue his renovation with Vembania in the center of future franchise plans. Johnson, 38, spent over a decade, in the organization, worked closely with players and coaching. His promotion marks a new chapter in the history of Spurs, who still carries Popovič Frystics while crossing the executive full-time role.

As the spurs are prepared for the season from 2025-26, Popovich is leaving the bench signals end of the era – but also the passage of torch to the next generation of leadership and talent in San Antonio.