Gregg Popovich’s Spurs Departure Elevates Mike Tomlin to Exclusive Coaching Status

San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich announced on Friday that he will be stepping down as the team's head coach.

After multiple health issues, he has decided to walk away from the job that he has held since the 1996-97 NBA season.With Popovich no longer an active head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin now has possession of an exclusive coaching status.As shared by NFL analyst Andrew Siciliano, Tomlin is now the longest-tenure head coach in the four major North American sports."With Greg Popovich stepping down, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured head coach in the four major North American sports," he wrote on X.

"Tomlin is entering his 19th season with the Steelers."With Greg Popovich stepping down, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured head coach in the four major North American sports.Tomlin is entering his 19th season with the Steelers.

Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) May 2, 2025Taking a closer look at Popovich's career, he put together an amazing run with the Spurs.

He compiled a 1,422-869 career record and also won five NBA championships.

Popovich coached some of the best players in recent NBA history and was starting to work with Victor Wembanyama when his health issues began.Tomlin, on the other hand, has also had elite levels of success.

He took over as the Steelers' head coach back in 2007 season.

Since then, he has gone 183-107-2 and won a Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.Stephen R Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesBoth head coaches are among the best in their respective sports.

They have both put together impressive careers and have done so with many different rosters.At least for now, Tomlin doesn't appear to be headed out of Pittsburgh anytime soon.

He will look to continue building his legacy with the Steelers during the upcoming 2025 NFL season.Related: NFL Trade Idea Reunites Shedeur Sanders With Former Colorado Superstar.

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