After an illustrious 29-year tenure as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich has decided to step away from the sideline. Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest head coach, announced his departure in a statement released by the team.

“While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time to step away as head coach,” Popovich said. “I’m forever grateful to the wonderful players, coaches, staff, and fans who allowed me to serve them as the Spurs head coach and am excited for the opportunity to continue to support the organization, community, and city that are so meaningful to me.”

Popovich, 76, will transition into a new role as the President of Basketball Operations for the Spurs, where he will continue his legacy and impact on the franchise from the front office. Mitch Johnson, who served as the interim head coach during Popovich’s recent absence, has been named the new head coach.

Popovich’s decision marks the end of a Hall of Fame career on the sidelines. Over nearly three decades, Popovich built one of the most successful coaching legacies in NBA history, guiding the Spurs to five NBA championships and earning numerous accolades, including Coach of the Year honors.

The transition follows a period of recovery for Popovich after he suffered a mild stroke on November 2 at the Frost Bank Center, the home arena for the Spurs. At the time, the team announced that Popovich was undergoing rehabilitation and was expected to make a full recovery.