The San Antonio Spurs have officially announced a new era for the franchise, reaching a mutual agreement with 9-time All-Star and 2-time NBA Champion Sam Cassell to become the team’s next head coach. Cassell will take over for the legendary Gregg Popovich, who has been the face of the franchise for decades and one of the most successful coaches in NBA history.
Cassell, a former NBA star and respected assistant coach, brings a wealth of experience to San Antonio. After a successful playing career spanning 15 seasons—where he won championships with the Houston Rockets (1994, 1995)—Cassell transitioned into coaching, spending years developing players and gaining valuable experience under some of the league’s top coaches.
The Spurs believe that Cassell’s leadership, player development skills, and championship pedigree make him the ideal candidate to guide the team into its next phase, particularly with the development of their young star, Victor Wembanyama.
Cassell steps into enormous shoes as he replaces Gregg Popovich, who has led the Spurs since 1996, winning five NBA championships and becoming one of the most respected figures in basketball history. While Popovich’s future with the organization remains unclear, the transition to Cassell signals a fresh start for a franchise that is focused on building around its young core.
Cassell will now take charge of shaping the Spurs’ roster and game plan as they continue their rebuild. With Wembanyama leading the way, San Antonio hopes to return to contention in the Western Conference under Cassell’s guidance.
Spurs fans will be eager to see how this new chapter unfolds as Cassell looks to bring his championship experience and coaching expertise to a team poised for growth in the post-Popovich era.
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