San Antonio Spurs coach and president Gregg Popovich is currently recovering from a stroke he had in November and will not be returning to the sidelines for the rest of the season. Despite this setback, he expressed his desire to coach again in the future and recently spoke to the team for the first time since his stroke.
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson shared details of the late-February meeting with ESPN, revealing that Popovich is still very much focused on the team’s performance on the court. Johnson said, “Everybody was silent when he entered the room. That’s just the effect Pop has on us. Even though he is still recovering, he was still his usual self, demanding better defense and rebounding from us.”
Popovich, who is 76 years old and already a Hall of Famer, has made significant progress in his recovery since November. According to reports, he has progressed as much in five months as most stroke patients do in nine months of rehab.
However, the question remains whether Popovich will be able to handle the rigorous demands of coaching in the NBA once again. The Spurs are committed to giving him the opportunity to return to his role when he is ready.
Despite the challenges this season, including injuries to key players like Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, the Spurs have struggled to maintain a winning record. With a current record of 28-39, they are unlikely to make the Play-In Tournament and are on track for their sixth consecutive lottery appearance.
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