Gregg Popovich, one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, has married Mary Barth Budenholzer at age 77 in Texas, according to official marriage records obtained by TMZ. Mary Barth Budenholzer is the former wife of Mike Budenholzer, who served as an assistant coach under Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs for 17 seasons.
The marriage ceremony took place on September 16, 2026, in the state of Texas, according to the Bexar County marriage license. The union links two figures from a historic era of professional basketball in San Antonio, arriving as Popovich continues his long-term association with the Spurs franchise.
A Texas Ceremony and Marriage License Details
Public records show that the couple secured their marriage license in Texas, marking a new chapter for the veteran basketball executive. While details regarding the start of their relationship remain private, Popovich and Mary Barth Budenholzer had previously been spotted attending San Antonio Spurs games together during the previous basketball season, according to reporting from TMZ and other sports outlets.
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The San Antonio Spurs organization has declined to make any public statements regarding the marriage of their legendary coach and executive.
Connections to the San Antonio Spurs Dynasty
Mary Barth Budenholzer was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, who worked closely alongside Popovich from 1996 until 2013. During those 17 seasons, Mike Budenholzer rose through the coaching ranks in San Antonio, helping guide the team to four NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, and 2007.
After departing Texas in 2013, Mike Budenholzer accepted the head coaching position with the Atlanta Hawks. Mike and Mary Budenholzer divorced in 2016.
For Popovich, the marriage comes years after the passing of his first wife, Erin Popovich, who died in 2018 following a severe illness after more than four decades of marriage.
Popovich’s Ongoing Legacy in San Antonio
The wedding follows a major professional transition for Popovich, who stepped down from the San Antonio Spurs bench in 2025 after 29 seasons as head coach, concluding a career that yielded five NBA titles. Despite leaving his role on the sidelines, Popovich remains closely tied to the franchise, serving as the team’s president of basketball operations.
As the Spurs prepare for the upcoming NBA season under current leadership, Popovich’s personal milestone adds another notable chapter to a career that has defined San Antonio basketball for nearly three decades.
