San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thanked his fans in a statement Monday as he continued to recover from a “mild stroke” he suffered in November.
Popovich, 75, has been sidelined indefinitely recovering from the health issue.
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April 5, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)
“This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and I. As we work together on my recovery, I want to take a moment to share that the outpouring of support we have received during this time has truly been overwhelming at best. possible,” the statement reads. “While I wish I could reach out to each of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever grateful. We are grateful for our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, and our family and friends.
“No one is more excited to see me return to the bench than the talented people who have been leading my rehab process. They quickly learned that I am less trainable.”
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks 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 that 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 night.
October 31, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches the game against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
Popovich is the NBA leader with 1,401 victories and another 170 postseason victories, in addition to winning five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
