Gregg Popovich COVID-19 Vaccine News

January 28th happens to be Gregg Popovich's 72nd birthday, and he celebrated it today by getting his COVID-19 vaccination.

With an assist from our @MaddySkye, the Pop birthday edition of the #Spurs notebook leads off with a look at how the 72-year-old coach is helping get the word out about the COVID-19 vaccine: “Science-wise, it’s a no-brainer. It’s the right thing..." https://t.co/orZTUTIfeH
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) January 28, 2021

“I’m going to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot – it will keep me safe, keep my family safe and keep other people safe. Let’s do this together.” - @spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich

To learn more, visit https://t.co/WrLXSIt4oM. pic.twitter.com/hgpMibku4J
— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2021

Popovich, the legendary coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996-97 has put together one of the most impressive coaching resumes in NBA history.

Happy 72nd birthday to coach Gregg Popovich

*5× NBA champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
*3× NBA Coach of the Year (2003, 2012, 2014)
4× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2005, 2011, 2013, 2016)
*Most wins in NBA history (regular season and playoffs)#Spurs pic.twitter.com/DxAlbMKVIm
— TimeoutSPORTS__ (@TimeoutSPORTS3) January 28, 2021

Always one to have a wry sense of humor, who can forget when Pop lit up the Hack-a-Shaq at the start of a game versus Phoenix.

Gregg Popovich turns 72 today. Never forget when he hacked Shaq in the first 5 seconds of the game. 😂🎂

(🎥: @shaqtin) pic.twitter.com/srsUTToth5
— theScore (@theScore) January 28, 2021

Happy birthday to an all-time coaching legend!