Gregg Popovich

In a request filed Wednesday, Councilman Manny Pelaez asked his colleagues to consider naming the airport for the man who for three decades established and led "a culture of excellence, dignity, respect, integrity, and selfless service..."

Coach Pop acknowledged the support of Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan in his stroke recovery. He will lead the organization's basketball operations as his former deputy, Mitch Johnson, officially takes over as head coach.

Popovich coached the franchise for 29 seasons, winning five NBA championships, setting a record by winning 1,422 season games and entering the Hall of Fame. Johnson led the team after Pop stepped away for health reasons.

Pop, who's 76, suffered a stroke last November and was out the rest of the season.

Popovich suffered a stroke last November and has since been in recovery. He said he will continue to focus on his health with the hopes of returning to coaching in the future.

In a statement, the team said he was expected to make a full recovery.

San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich and retired stars Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, and Becky Hammon put the spotlight on their teammates, mentors, and families in their induction speeches

Coach Gregg Popovich chose fellow 2023 inductee Tony Parker along with Hall of Famers Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson to present him at Saturday's ceremony, which will be held in Springfield, Massachusetts, at 7 p.m. central on NBA TV.

'All of us share in this record,' Popovich said after the game. 'It's not mine. It's ours, here in the city.'

The San Antonio coach will try to set the record for most coaching wins on Wednesday.