Gregg Popovich is an American professional basketball coach and executive who is the president and head coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association.
Gregg Popovich Biography
| Real Name | Gregg Charles Popovich |
| Nickname | Gregg Popovich |
| Profession | Basketball coach |
| Date of Birth | 28 January 1949 |
| Age | 76 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | East Chicago, Indiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | East Chicago, Indiana, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
| School | Merrillville High School |
| College | United States Air Force Academy |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Gregg Popovich Age
Basketball coach Gregg Popovich was born on 28 January 1946, in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. He is 76 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Gregg Popovich Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Widower |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Erin Popovich |
| Spouse/Wife | Erin Popovich (died on 18 April 2018) |
| Children | Daughter – Jill Popovich Son – Micky Popovich |
Gregg Popovich Family
| Father’s Name | Raymond Popovich |
| Mother’s Name | Katherine Popovich |
| Brother’s Name | Tom Popovich (younger) |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | College – Air Force (1966-70) NBA draft – undrafted Coaching career – 1973-present |
| Medals | Gold – 2003: FIBA Americas Championship in San Juan Bronze – 2004: Olympic Games in Athens Gold – 2020: Olympic Games in Tokyo |
Gregg Popovich Career Highlights
- NBA Champion – 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014
- NBA Coach of the Year – 2003, 2012, 2014
- NBA All-Star Game head Coach – 2005, 2011, 2013, and 2016
- SCIAD Champion – 1980, 1982
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History.
Gregg Popovich Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 191 cm In meters – 1.91 m In feet & inches – 6’3” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
Gregg Popovich Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $50 Million + (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $17 Million + |
| Salary (approx) | $16 Million (annual) |
| Income Source | Contract, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Gregg Popovich –
- Gregg Popovich was born and brought up in East Chicago, Indiana, to a Serbian father and Croatian mother.
- He attended Merrillville High School and graduated in 1966.
- He attended the United States Air Force Academy, where he played on the academy basketball team.
- In his senior year, he was the team’s captain and leading scorer.
- He graduated from the Academy in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in Soviet Studies.
- Gergg underwent Air Force intelligence training and briefly considered a career with the Central Intelligence Agency.
- He served five years of required active duty in the United States Air Force.
- In 1972, he was selected as captain of the Armed Forces Team, which won the Amateur Athletic Union Championship.
- After graduating in 1973, he became an assistant coach under the school’s head basketball coach, Hank Egan.
- In 1979, Gregg Popovich was named the head coach of the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens.
- On August 1, 2015, Popovich served as Team Africa’s head coach at the 2015 NBA Africa Exhibition game.
- He served on the coaching staff for the U.S. men’s national team during the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
- With Popovich serving as the head coach for the U.S. men’s national team, he led the team to a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
- Popovich was married to Erin Popovich for 42 years until her death in April 2018, the couple had two children.
- He is a serious wine collector and an investor in Oregon’s A to Z Wineworks.
- On November 2, 2024, he had a stroke.
- On April 15, 2025, Popovich reportedly fainted at a restaurant before being taken to a hospital by ambulance. Within days, he had returned home.
- On multiple occasions, Popovich has spoken out on behalf of social justice issues.
FAQ:
How old is Gregg Popovich?
76 years, as of 2025
Who was Gregg Popovich’s wife?
Erin Popovich until her death on 18 April 2018.
What is Gregg Popovich’s net worth?
Approx – $50 million + (As of 2025)