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Popovich marries ex-wife of former assistant
The legendary Spurs coach wed Mary Barth Budenholzer, who was previously married to his longtime assistant Mike Budenholzer.
In brief
The legendary Spurs coach wed Mary Barth Budenholzer, who was previously married to his longtime assistant Mike Budenholzer. Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer in September, the ex-wife of his former Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Popovich weds Budenholzer's ex
Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on September 16 in Texas. She was previously married to his longtime assistant coach Mike Budenholzer.
Five titles together at San Antonio
Popovich and Budenholzer won four NBA championships together with the Spurs in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Budenholzer left in 2013 to coach the Atlanta Hawks.
Budenholzer's coaching journey after Spurs
After leaving San Antonio, Budenholzer coached the Hawks, Bucks, and Suns before sitting out the 2025-26 NBA season. He and Mary divorced in 2016.
Popovich retires as all-time wins leader
Popovich ended his 29-season coaching career in 2025 as the NBA's all-time wins leader. The league adjusted his final record to 1,390 wins and 824 losses after removing games he missed.
New role with the Spurs organization
Since retiring, the 77-year-old Popovich has served as the Spurs' president of basketball operations. Mitch Johnson took over as interim coach and later had the interim tag removed.
What matters most
Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer in September, the ex-wife of his former Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer.
