San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thanked supporters in a statement Monday as he continues to recover from a “mild stroke” suffered in November.
Popovich, 75, is sidelined indefinitely as he recovers from health issues.
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April 5, 2024. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches the first half of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lu-USA TODAY Sports)
“This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and I. The outpouring of support we have received during this period has been truly overwhelming as we work together on my recovery. We would like to share what happened in any way possible,” the statement reads. “I wish I could respond to each and every one of you, but right now let me say that my family and I are forever grateful. We are grateful to 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 guided me through my rehabilitation process. They quickly realized that I was unfit to coach.”
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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 Images)
The team announced last month that he was expected to make a full recovery. Mitch Johnson has led the Spurs in Popovich's absence.
San Antonio lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-92 on Sunday night, falling to 13-13.
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October 31, 2024. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches the second quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. (Rob Gray Images)
Popovich is the NBA's career leader with 1,401 wins and an additional 170 wins in the postseason while winning five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season in San Antonio.
FOX News' Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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