While Gregg Popovich appeared and took center stage, Pop was quick to remind that the day was about Mitch Johnson and the Spurs' future.

Coach Pop passed the torch in a news conference yesterday, surrounded by many of the players and fans that make up part of his legacy.

As Gregg Popovich stepped down from his post as San Antonio Spurs coach and transitioned to a front office role as the team's president this week, endless tributes for the winningest coach in NBA history followed.