Gregg Popovich Biography and Wiki
Gregg Popovich (born Gregg Charles Popovich) is an American former basketball player and professional basketball coach and manager. He is well known as the head coach of San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the longest-serving coach in NBA serving from 1996.
Gregg Popovich Age
Gregg Charles Popovich is 71 years old as of 2020. He was born on 28th January 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana. He celebrates his birthday every 28th of January.
Gregg Popovich Wife
He married Erin Popovich in 1976. Erin died on 18th April 2018 after a long battle with respiratory illness.
Gregg Popovich Net Worth
Popovich has enjoyed a long career in the sports industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as a basketball coach and president, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Popovich is estimated to have a net worth of about $30 million as of 2020.
Gregg Popovich Salary
Popovich reportedly earns an annual salary of $11 million making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA.
Gregg Popovich Height
Popovich stands at a height of 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches) and weighs 91 kg (200lbs)
Gregg Popovich Young
Gregg was born in East Chicago to Raymond Popovich who is Serbian and Katherine Popovich who is from Croatia. He began his basketball career in the 1960s playing Biddy Basketball and Gary Biddy Basketball All-Star Team.
Gregg Popovich Contract
Popovich signed a three-year contract extension with San Antonio from the 2019 season.
Gregg Popovich Wine
Popovich who is known as a wine connoisseur has an immense love for wine. He even takes his team for dinner at some of the biggest restaurants in the United States and pays for everyone’s food and wines. In 2018, he sold his wine cellar and the 8,700-square-foot mansion attached to it in San Antonio for $4.5 million. He is the co-owner of Oregon’s A to Z Wineworks whereby he owns a personal collection of more than 3,000 bottles.
Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Gregg.
- Full Name: Gregg Charles Popovich
- Age: 71 years old
- Date of Birth: 28th January 1949
- Place of Birth: East Chicago, Indiana
- Education: Merrillville High School, University of Denver
- Birthday: 28th January
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Raymond Popovich
- Mother’s Name: Katherine Popovich
- Spouse: Erin Popovich
- Children: Two children
- Height: 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches)
- Weight: 91 kg (200lbs)
- Profession: Coach
- Net worth: $30 million
- Salary: $11 million
Gregg Popovich Kids | Son
He has two children with his late wife Erin called Jill Popovich and Micky Popovich.
Gregg Popovich Education
Popovich went to Merrillville High School and the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1970. He also graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Soviet Studies and underwent Air Force intelligence education from the Air Force Academy. He also has a master’s degree in physical education and sports sciences from the University of Denver.
Gregg Popovich Book
- The Leadership Lessons of Gregg Popovich: A Case Study on the San Antonio Spurs’ 5-time NBA Championship Winning Head Coach
- The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball’s Greatest Coaches (Basketball Biography & Leadership Books) by Clayton Geoffreys
Frequently Asked Questions About Gregg Popovich
Who is Gregg Popovich?
Gregg Popovich is an American former basketball player and professional basketball coach and manager. He is well known as the head coach of San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the longest-serving coach in NBA serving from 1996.
How old is Gregg Popovich?
Gregg Charles Popovich is 71 years old as of 2020. He was born on 28th January 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana. He celebrates his birthday every 28th of January.
How tall is Gregg?
Popovich stands at a height of 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches) and weighs 91 kg (200lbs)
Is Popovich married?
Gregg married Erin Popovich in 1976. Erin died on 18th April 2018 after a long battle with respiratory illness.
What is Popovich’s net worth?
Gregg has an approximate net worth of $30 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
Where does Popovich live?
he San Antonio Spurs head coach lives in this home near Dominion Country Club. in San Antonio.
Is Popovich dead or alive?
Gregg is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues. His wife however died in 2018 due to respiratory problems.,
