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Gregg Popovich gets another ring: Legendary Spurs coach marries ex-wife of former assistant

Gregg Popovich’s new marriage sparks surprise due to his connection with former Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:25 AM
Gregg Popovich gets another ring: Legendary Spurs coach marries ex-wife of former assistant
Key Things to Know
  • Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer in Bexar County, Texas, on September 16.
  • Mary was previously married to Popovich's long-time former Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer.
  • Mike and Mary Budenholzer divorced in 2016, and Popovich's first wife Erin passed away in 2018.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer on September 16, according to a marriage certificate filed in Bexar County, Texas. Mary was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, who spent nearly two decades as an assistant coach under Popovich with the Spurs.

Mike and Mary Budenholzer divorced in 2016, while Popovich's first wife, Erin Popovich, passed away in 2018. Popovich and his former assistant won five NBA championships together between 1996 and 2013 during their tenure in San Antonio.

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