YEARS BEFORE RISING to the post of NBA commissioner in 2014, Adam Silver spent eight years as the president of NBA Entertainment, where he helmed the league's marketing and production arm, charged with overseeing films,

The Spurs officially unveiled Popovich in his new role on Monday via an introductory press conference. Alongside two Spurs legends in Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, Popovich announced that he is no longer Coach Pop and that he will now be known as "El Jefe," which means "The Boss" in Spanish.

Mitch Johnson extended his hand. Gregg Popovich shook it, then pulled him in for a hug instead. And with that, the torch was officially passed. It’s a new era in San Antonio. READ: NBA: Gregg Popovich coaching farewell ‘end of an era’ Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago,