Peter Holt, the head of the San Antonio Spurs' ownership group, retired on Wednesday after approximately two decades at the helm of one of pro sports' most consistently winning franchises.
Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin reported the news and featured quotes from Holt and his wife, Julianna Hawn Holt, who will take over as CEO and chairman:
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on the decision, per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News:
Julianna will also take over her husband's post as the governor on the NBA's Board of Governors. The Spurs have won five championships since Peter Holt and Co. took control of the team.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment provides San Antonio with a unique organizational infrastructure that has produced undeniable results.
General manager R.C. Buford and the front office have done a phenomenal job evaluating talent, while head coach Gregg Popovich has been in place since Holt's reign began.
The quotes from Julianna Hawn Holt imply how much of a collaborative effort running the Spurs has been betwe ...
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