San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had a “mild stroke” in November, hasn’t coached since, and he is reportedly not anticipated to return to the bench this season.
The 76-year-old missed six video games earlier this season earlier than the crew introduced he had the stroke. He coached the crew’s first 5 video games of the season.
ESPN reported Saturday evening that Popovich’s future is unsure amid his restoration.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches play in opposition to the Utah Jazz through the second quarter at Delta Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis Oct. 31, 2024. (Rob Grey-Imagn Pictures)
“This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and me,” Popovich stated in December. “As we work together on my recovery, I want to take a moment to share that the outpouring of support we’ve received during this time has been truly overwhelming in the best possible way.
“Whereas I want I might get again to every certainly one of you, for now, let me say that my household and I are endlessly grateful. We’re grateful for our fantastic neighborhood, the complete Spurs group and our household and buddies.”
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the second half of a game Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)
At the time, Popvich had not ruled out a comeback, saying tongue-in-cheek, “Nobody is extra excited to see me return to the bench than the gifted people who’ve been main my rehabilitation course of. They’ve rapidly realized that I’m much less coachable.”
The team said he was expected to make a full recovery. Mitch Johnson has been leading the Spurs in Popovich’s absence.
The news comes after it was recently revealed Victor Wembanyama would miss the remainder of the season with a blood clot in his shoulder.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, speaks with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 23, 2023. (Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)
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Popovich is the NBA’s career leader with 1,401 victories and another 170 postseason wins while winning five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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