Pop promoted to President

[MoSpur]

From what I hear.

[z0sa]

of operations?

[Kori Ellis]

SAN ANTONIO, July 15, 2008 – Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced today that Rick Pych has been promoted to president of business operations and Gregg Popovich was named President of Spurs basketball in addition to serving as head coach. Additionally, R.C. Buford has been promoted to president of sports franchises and will continue as Spurs general manager.

“Through the leadership and guidance of Rick Pych, Gregg Popovich and R. C. Buford, Spurs Sports & Entertainment has thrived and excelled both within the organization and throughout our community,” said Holt. “Their insight, passion and commitment to this organization have made Spurs Sports & Entertainment a true model of sports leadership and success.”


All business operations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment will now be led by Rick Pych. In his new role, he will oversee the marketing, sales, finance, communications and corporate development for the organization’s business initiatives. Pych has been with the franchise 15 years, most recently as executive vice president of finance & corporate development. He led the franchise through the development and construction of the AT&T Center as well as the organization’s overall strategic planning and its financial positioning.

As a result of his many successes with the team, Gregg Popovich has been promoted to president of Spurs basketball as well as continuing as the team’s head coach. In 11 seasons as head coach, Popovich has led the Spurs to four NBA titles and is one of five coaches in NBA history with four-or-more championships. He owns a career regular season record of 632-302, and a career winning percentage of .677 which ranks third in NBA history.

As president of sports franchises, Buford will continue to handle all the general manager duties for the Spurs and additionally will oversee the sports administration of SS&E’s other franchises; the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, the AHL San Antonio Rampage, and the NBA D-League Austin Toros. Buford has worked on the Spurs basketball operations staff since 1994 and was promoted to general manager in July of 2002.

Holt added, “Rick, Pop and R.C. have been at the forefront of our franchise, leading SS&E to immeasurable success. Their promotions are truly deserved and together they will lead SS&E to even greater accomplishments as we continue to grow.”

The organization also announces the promotion of Lawrence Payne to executive vice president of corporate partnerships and broadcasting. Payne has been with SS&E for over three decades and has been instrumental in building the business successes of the organization over the years. His new responsibilities will include overseeing community relations outreach and in-game entertainment in addition to corporate partnerships and broadcasting.

Additionally, Lori Warren has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and corporate administration. Warren who was has been with the franchise for 15 years, most recently as vice president of finance, will assume the additional responsibilities of human resources and corporate administration to her current duties.

“We are fortunate to have a depth of talent within our organization that can build on our past successes and blaze new paths into the future,” stated Holt. “We will be doing that with greater focus and optimism toward new opportunities. We are excited!”

[Kori Ellis]

Pop is now President of Spurs Basketball.

That's a cool title.

[z0sa]

Pop is now President of Spurs Basketball.

That's a cool title.

What's the difference between GM and President of Spurs Basketball?

[2centsworth]

It seems like Holt wants the fewest amount of people with the most amount of titles and responsibilities. That way you save money.

[rj215]

Well deserved for all involved. Glad we have an owner that knows talent and allows them to take care of business.

[honestfool84]

What's the difference between GM and President of Spurs Basketball?


GM starts with the letter G, and President starts with the letter P; there are two characters in the abbreviation GM, while President has nine

[ss1986v2]

so everyone gets a brand new title to slap on the resume and a couple of more bucks on their paychecks? ok.

[hater]

Pop's been the boss for a while now

[MoSpur]

Thanks for posting Kori. I just knew about his promotion.

Spunds good to me.

[Kori Ellis]

As president of sports franchises, Buford will continue to handle all the general manager duties for the Spurs and additionally will oversee the sports administration of SS&E’s other franchises; the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, the AHL San Antonio Rampage, and the NBA D-League Austin Toros. Buford has worked on the Spurs basketball operations staff since 1994 and was promoted to general manager in July of 2002.

I wonder if he'll be less involved with the Spurs, since he has to handle the operations of those other franchises.

[jcrod]

I thought he was always President, what was his title before.

[Kori Ellis]

I thought he was always President, what was his title before.

I think he was head coach and executive VP of basketball operations.

[rAm]

I thought he was always President, what was his title before.

coach..

[2centsworth]

I thought he was always President, what was his title before.

title in lieu of money.:sleep

[ChumpDumper]

It seems like Holt wants the fewest amount of people with the most amount of titles and responsibilities. That way you save money.Who did those jobs before?

[manufor3]

cool

[Solid D]

More implied power than Red Auerbach had.

[Fabbs]

It seems like Holt wants the fewest amount of people with the most amount of titles and responsibilities. That way you save money.
:lol Is that was really came down?

[Brutalis]

Borrrrringggggg

[PM5K]

Damn President with no election, sweet...

[timvp]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.

[Solid D]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.
:lol:downspin:

[2centsworth]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.
:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Mark in Austin]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.


If only there was a young, smart as hell, somewhat unconventional talent waiting in the wings to take over... :depressed

[Spurtacus]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.

:lol


Good for Pop. I hope he's part of the Spurs organization until he dies! :flag:

[lefty]

Who did those jobs before?

JV and Finley.

No wonder why they are still in San Antonio

[T Park]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.


Which begs the question, who takes over his duties on the Spurs side?

[lefty]

If only there was a young, smart as hell, somewhat unconventional talent waiting in the wings to take over... :depressed

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Cuban%20Dancing.jpg

[T Park]

:lol


Good for Pop. I hope he's part of the Spurs organization until he dies! :flag:


Eh I can see when Duncan retires, he retires to his multiple houses in New Hampshire and Oregon, runs a whinery, and lives every day with a beard, a dog, an organic vegetable garden, and a daily helping of russian aristocrat theatre.

[T Park]

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Cuban%20Dancing.jpg

Young, check
smart as hell, check
unconventional talent?

No.

[Spurtacus]

Eh I can see when Duncan retires, he retires to his multiple houses in New Hampshire and Oregon, runs a whinery, and lives every day with a beard, a dog, an organic vegetable garden, and a daily helping of russian aristocrat theatre.

:lmao

[lefty]

Young, check
smart as hell, check
unconventional talent?

No.

So I guess we are left with Mark Cuban

[TDMVPDPOY]

hold on it a minute

pops is one step closer to taking over the white house........

r u ready 4 this?

[T Park]

So I guess we are left with Mark Cuban

Not me, Cuban :lol

[T Park]

hold on it a minute

pops is one step closer to taking over the white house........

r u ready 4 this?


Eh, he voted for John Edwards, that gives me pause, but I'm interested to hear his position on health care.

[Das Texan]

this would have been useful last year when presti was being courted.

[lefty]

Not me, Cuban :lol

Actually, I thought you were rating the blonde :D

[T Park]

Actually, I thought you were rating the blonde :D

Well if were rating the blonde I must say "unconventional talent" would have to be under the file "incomplete" until I do a thorough investigation, which for spurstalk, I would be more than happy to do.

[T Park]

this would have been useful last year when presti was being courted.

Eh, he still would've left.

I think he wanted to strike it out on his own and do his own thing and make his own name

[lefty]

Well if were rating the blonde I must say "unconventional talent" would have to be under the file "incomplete" until I do a thorough investigation, which for spurstalk, I would be more than happy to do.

:p:

[Budkin]

Pop for President! Sweet!

[tlongII]

Bad move and undeserved.

[lefty]

Bad move and undeserved.

Paul Allen, is that you?

[Marcus Bryant]

President of Spurs basketball

Fitting.

[ShoogarBear]

he retires to . . . runs a whinery

He's going to retire and become Mike D'Antoni?

[ShoogarBear]

The good news is, this fixes the Spurs' travel problems for good.

http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/af1/images/af1_d4c-122582-1_375X300.jpg

[SequSpur]

gay......

[honestfool84]

gay......



another SequSpur comment that is negative and contributes little to the post..

[Ocotillo]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.

Someone has to be in charge of player evaluation, Pop is too busy during the season with his coaching gig, does this mean Lindsey would be the primary guy in that role?

[ShoogarBear]

Someone has to be in charge of player evaluation, Pop is too busy during the season with his coaching gig, does this mean Lindsey would be the primary guy in that role?

Oh, lord.

[lefty]

The good news is, this fixes the Spurs' travel problems for good.

http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/af1/images/af1_d4c-122582-1_375X300.jpg

:lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The two of them decide to pass on Donte Green and they got a pay raise? WTF?

[Kori Ellis]

Someone has to be in charge of player evaluation, Pop is too busy during the season with his coaching gig, does this mean Lindsey would be the primary guy in that role?

It's done by a combination of people - R.C., Lindsey, Dell Demps, Felton, and other scouts.

[SequSpur]

Pop, RC and the crew are fucking blind.

[mrspurs]

Pop is now President of Spurs Basketball.

That's a cool title.

but can he bring the price of gas down?

[spurster]

SAN ANTONIO, July 15, 2008 – Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced today that Rick Pych has been promoted to president of business operations and Gregg Popovich was named President of Spurs basketball in addition to serving as head coach. Additionally, R.C. Buford has been promoted to president of sports franchises and will continue as Spurs general manager.


Too many damn presidents, and a GM, too.

[tlongII]

The two of them decide to pass on Donte Green and they got a pay raise? WTF?

No kidding. They really haven't done anything to improve their organization in the last 6 or 7 years.

[jcrod]

Holt said he wants to expand business opportunities in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, including the possible addition of sports franchises. Spurs Sports & Entertainment owns the NBA Spurs, WNBA Silver Stars, NBA development team Austin Toros, and hockey team San Antonio Rampage.

Arena football is one possibility. “We'll look at it, certainly,” Holt said. “I don't want to stop at just the sports we have.”

Didn't see this posted on the original news release.

Interesting they're trying to expand on the sport franchises. I hope they also try NFL while trying Arena football. Either way i'm suprised.

[spurscenter]

It looks like the Spurs are slowly but surely nudging RC into the Coyote outfit.

oh shit

[ambchang]

What is the org structure of the Spurs, or a general NBA team for that matter? What are the roles and responsibilities? Who reports to who? And who is the head honcho?

Can anybody help?

[rascal]

What does a change in title mean? Didn't he along with RC already have all the input in player acquisistions.