- He played college basketball at the United States Air Force Academy
- He is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights
- He is one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA
Gregg Popovich is an American professional basketball coach and the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $120 million primarily from his basketball career.
His continued success as a head coach and his visibility in the media has significantly increased his net worth in the past few years. Popovich is a very successful coach and has won numerous awards including five NBA Championships.
Apart from his coaching career, the coach is also a great author who has written several books and their sellout has seen his wealth increase in a very great way.
Popovich began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Armed Forces Basketball team before he left for the NBA as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.
GREGG POPOVICH BIOGRAPHY
| Full name | Gregg Charles Popovich |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Place of birth | East Chicago, Indiana, USA |
| Date of birth | January 28 1949 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Widower |
NET WORTH
According to various online sources, Gregg’s net worth is estimated to be $120 million, primarily from his basketball coaching career.
Gregg Popovich. Photo/Texas Monthly
His career has been very successful and earned him a lot of money. In addition to his coaching career, Popovic also earns from endorsements and book sales. He is a great author with several books, having sold millions of copies that have earned him a significant amount of money.
Gregg is one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA with an annual salary of $12 million.
GREGG POPOVICH EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Having graduated from Merrillville High School, the coach attended the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated with a degree in Soviet studies.
He also earned a Master’s degree from the University of Denver in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
PERSONAL LIFE
Popovich was born on January 28 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana to Serbian parents. He graduated from Merrillville High School and then joined the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Soviet studies.
While at the Air Force Academy, Gregg played college basketball and after his graduation, he played for the Air Force Falcons and also served as an assistant coach for the team.
On leaving the Air Force, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Armed Forces Basketball team, to Pomona-Pitzer before he left for the NBA as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.
The coach was married to his late wife Erin Popovich for 40 years and had two children together. Since her demise, the coach has not remarried saying that he is content to be a single father to his two children.
GREGG’S CAREER
Gregg has a long history of his career from playing college basketball to being a head coach. He began as an assistant coach with the Armed Forces Basketball team and then spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Pomona -Pitzer College before moving to the NBA as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.
He then joined San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach, filling the head coach’s position after his dismissal from the team. In his first season with the Spurs, the team won 55 games.
Apart from his career, Popovich is an author having written several books that have made top sales in the world and he is a critic of racism and Donald Trump.
Gregg Popovich. Photo/San Antonio Express-News
He has achieved so much as an individual and team and here is a highlight of his achievements:
- He has won 91 playoff games as an NBA head coach
- He has won over one thousand regular season games as an NBA head coach
- He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame which is the highest honor in basketball
- Under his leadership, the Spurs have made playoffs for 22 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the NBA history
- He was named the NBA Coach of the Year twice in 2003 and 2012
- He has won 5 NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs
LUXURY COLLECTION
Gregg is a wealthy man and with his net worth, he can request manufacturers to make cars that suit his features. Just to name a few, he owns a Roadmaster Station Wagon, a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Ferrari Portofino.
FAQs
How old is he?
74 years old
What is his nationality?
American
What is his net worth in 2023?
$120 million
What is he doing in 2023?
He is the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs
How long has he been with the NBA?
Over 40 years.
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