Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gets 1,336th win to break Don Nelson's all-time NBA record

Gregg Popovich became the all-time winningest head coach in the NBA with 1,336 victories.

Popovich surpassed Don Nelson, who previously held the record for most regular-season wins, with the San Antonio Spurs' 104-102 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Friday night.

«It's just a testament to a whole lot of people,» Popovich said. «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 life with all the wonderful players and coaches, the staff that I've been blessed with, the support of this wonderful city. The fans support us no matter what.

»All of us share in this record. It's not mine. It's ours, here in the city."

The Spurs released a video from Nelson after the game, congratulating Popovich — whom he called one of his best friends — and telling him how proud he is of his former assistant's accomplishments «and all the wonderful things you've done for basketball, worldwide.»

«I'm so proud of you for doing it,» Nelson said. «I couldn't wait for this day to happen. And I just want you to know as one of my best friends in life I just wish you the best for your remaining years in the NBA.»

Handing off the all-time wins crown