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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich

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LOS ANGELES - San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA&#x27;s all-time leader in wins, indicated Monday he was working toward a return to the bench after suffering what the team called a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/13/spurs-coach-popovich-suffered-mild-stroke-says-team-254">mild stroke</a> in November.&quot;No one is more excited to see me return to the bench than the talented individuals who have been leading my rehabilitation process,&quot; said the 75-year-old coaching icon known for his grit and grumpiness.&quot;They&#x27;ve quickly learned that I&#x27;m less than coachable.&quot;Popovich has been absent from the sidelines since he suffered the stroke on November 2 at the Spurs&#x27; Frost Bank Center arena.Assistant Mitch Johnson was named interim head coach in Popovich&#x27;s absence and the Spurs are 10-10 since he took over and 13-13 overall.In a statement issued by the Spurs, Popovich thanked fans and colleagues for the support he has received.&quot;This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and me,&quot; he said. &quot;As we work together on my recovery, I want to take a moment to share that the outpouring of support we&#x27;ve received during this time has been truly overwhelming in the best possible way.&quot;While I wish I could get back to each and every one of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever grateful.&quot;We&#x27;re thankful for our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, and our family and friends.Popovich, the oldest coach in NBA history, has 1,390 regular-season wins and another 170 post-season triumphs.He has guided the Spurs to five NBA titles in his 29 seasons at the helm.bb/aha© Agence France-Presse

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time leader in wins, indicated Monday he was working toward a return to the bench after suffering what the team called a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/13/spurs-coach-popovich-suffered-mild-stroke-says-team-254">mild stroke</a> in November.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time leader in wins, indicated Monday he was working toward a return to the bench after suffering what the team called a mild stroke in November.

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Spurs coach Popovich says he plans to return to bench after stroke

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Published December 17, 2024 08:11 AM PHT

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