San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thanked helpers in a statement on Monday as he carry ond to recover from a “temperate stroke” he suffered in November.
Popovich, 75, has been sidelined indefinitely recovering from the health rehire.
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Apr 5, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich sees on agetst the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Caccess. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)
“This has certainly been an unforeseeed six weeks for my family and me. As we labor together on my recovery, I want to consent a moment to split that the outpouring of help we’ve getd during this time has been truly overwhelming in the best possible way,” the statement read. “While I desire I could get back to each one of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever thankful. We’re thankful for our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, and our family and frifinishs.
“No one is more excited to see me return to the bench than the talented individuals who have been directing my rehabilitation process. They’ve speedyly lgeted that I’m 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 agetst the Utah Jazz at Delta Caccess. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
The team shelp last month he was foreseeed to originate a filled recovery. Mitch Johnson has been directing the Spurs in Popovich’s absence.
San Antonio is 13-13 after losing 106-92 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
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Oct 31, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches carry out agetst the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Caccess. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
Popovich is the NBA’s atgentle directer with 1,401 victories and another 170 postseason triumphs while triumphning five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
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