Gregg Popovich announced retirement from his 29-year NBA coaching career after stepping down from the Spurs' head coaching role due to health concerns. After his retirement was announced, the NBA world blew up with reactions giving an ode to the Spurs head coach's legendary career.

Gregg Popovich is synonymous with winning. As a staple in the NBA community for nearly 40 years, Popovich got his start in the league as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs in 1988. Popovich would take over the head coaching position for the Spurs ahead of the 1996-97 season.

Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka on Friday put their playoff feud aside for a brief moment to honor Gregg Popovich. Kerr’s Golden State Warriors and Udoka’s Houston Rockets squared off in Game 6 of their first-round series at Chase Center in San Francisco,