It's the end of an era in San Antonio as head coach Gregg Popovich steps down from the role after 29 seasons leading the Spurs. While this is a seismic development in the NBA, it also has ramifications that bleed into the NFL as well.

When I took the opportunity to join the Austin Spurs over nine years ago, I had no idea that opportunity was in front of me,” Johnson said at the end of the regular season. A

The Hall of Fame coach, who has led San Antonio to five NBA championships, will transition to role as team’s president of basketball operations.