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Gregg Popovich marries Mary Barth Budenholzer in Texas

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Gregg Popovich marries Mary Barth Budenholzer in Texas
Summary

Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his longtime assistant coach Mike Budenholzer, on September 16 in Texas. This event follows Popovich’s retirement as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after a record-setting career, which included four NBA championships. Mike Budenholzer, who was an assistant under Popovich for nearly two decades, divorced Barth in 2016. The marriage was reported on September 24, with Popovich now serving as the Spurs' president of basketball operations after his retirement.

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  • •Popovich and Budenholzer won four NBA titles together.
  • •Popovich retired in 2025 as the NBA's all-time wins leader.
  • •Budenholzer didn't coach in the NBA during the 2025-26 season.
  • •Popovich married Barth Budenholzer in Texas.
  • •Their marriage took place shortly after Popovich's retirement.
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  • 2:30 AMCBS NBA — Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of his former longtime Spurs assistant coach
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Popovich and Mike Budenholzer coached together in San Antonio for nearly two decades and won four NBA titles

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