San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thanked supporters in an announcement on Monday as he continued to get better from a “mild stroke” he suffered in November.
Popovich, 75, has been sidelined indefinitely recovering from the well being difficulty.
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Apr 5, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich appears on towards the New Orleans Pelicans in the course of the first half at Smoothie King Heart. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and me. 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,” the assertion learn. “While I wish I could get back to each one of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever grateful. We’re thankful for our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, and our family and friends.
“Nobody is extra excited to see me return to the bench than the proficient people who’ve been main my rehabilitation course of. They’ve rapidly discovered that I’m much less coachable.”
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks with forward Keldon Johnson (0) during the second quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
The team said last month he was expected to make a full recovery. Mitch Johnson has been leading the Spurs in Popovich’s absence.
San Antonio is 13-13 after losing 106-92 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening.
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Oct 31, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches play against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
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’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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