Popovich has been part of the Spurs for 35 years. He was an assistant coach from 1988-92, then returned to the club on May 31, 1994, as its executive vice president for basketball operations and ...

Popovich was then San Antonio’s general manager and the game was played in the Alamodome. The following season, San Antonio started 3-15 under Bob Hill, whom Popovich fired and replaced.