Gregg Popovich stands alone -- now has more regular-season wins than any head coach in NBA history as Spurs secure comeback win

By Jack Bantock, CNN

Updated 1439 GMT (2239 HKT) March 12, 2022

Gregg Popovich is surrounded by San Antonio Spurs players after he broke all-time wins record as NBA head coach.

(CNN)Tributes poured in for Gregg Popovich after the San Antonio Spurs coach became the NBA's all-time leader in coaching wins on Friday.

A 104-102 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz secured the 73-year-old's 1,336th regular season win, surpassing the previous record held by Popovich's long-time friend, Don Nelson.Into his 26th season and 2,030th game with the Spurs — the only team he's ever head coached — it was fitting that Popovich hit the unprecedented milestone courtesy of a thrilling fightback in front of a rapturous home crowd at the AT&T Center. Having trailed by 15 points with 10 minutes remaining, the Dejounte Murray-inspired Spurs battled back to nudge ahead with a minute to go before a frenetic final 30 seconds saw a flurry of points from both sides.Murray led scoring with 27 points, adding four rebounds and three assists, including the final point of the game courtesy of a free throw.Read MoreAs the buzzer sounded, the point guard moved straight to Popovich to embrace his coach — the pair sharing a hug before the new record holder was swarmed by his ecstatic players.Popovich is hugged by Murray after the game. 'All of us share in this record'After finally breaking loose of the huddle, Popovich exited the court and moved to the media zone to reflect on an unprecedented achievement.«It's just a testament to a whole lot of people,» Popovich told reporters. «Something like this does not belong to one individual.»Basketball's a team sport. You preach to your players that they have to do it together and that's certainly been the case in my