Gregg Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago, saying at the news conference where the San Antonio Spurs formally introduced Mitch Johnson as his replacement that the time was right to make that move.

Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.

Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs head coach after 29 seasons; ESPN’s Shams Charania reveals the key reason behind the decision.