San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had a “delicate 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 workforce introduced he had the stroke. He coached the workforce’s first 5 video games of the season.
ESPN reported Saturday night time 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 in the course of the second quarter at Delta Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis Oct. 31, 2024. (Rob Grey-Imagn Photos)
“This has definitely been an surprising six weeks for my household and me,” Popovich mentioned in December. “As we work collectively on my restoration, I wish to take a second to share that the outpouring of help we’ve obtained throughout this time has been actually overwhelming in the absolute best approach.
“Whereas I want I may get again to every considered one of you, for now, let me say that my household and I are without end grateful. We’re grateful for our fantastic group, the complete Spurs group and our household and pals.”
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts in the course of the second half of a recreation Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Rick Egan)
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On the time, Popvich had not dominated out a comeback, saying tongue-in-cheek, “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 realized that I’m much less coachable.”
The workforce mentioned he was anticipated to make a full restoration. Mitch Johnson has been main the Spurs in Popovich’s absence.Â
The information comes after it was just lately revealed Victor Wembanyama would miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in his shoulder.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, speaks with San Antonio Spurs middle Victor Wembanyama earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airways Middle in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 23, 2023. (Kevin Jairaj/USA In the present day Sports activities)
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Popovich is the NBA’s profession chief with 1,401 victories and one other 170 postseason wins whereas profitable 5 NBA titles. He’s in his twenty ninth season, all with San Antonio.
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos and Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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