Gregg Popovich Confirms He Will Miss Remainder of NBA Season

The legendary Spurs coach, recovering from a stroke, expressed hope to return in the future after an emotional meeting with the team.

Gregg Popovich, 76, announced he will not return to coach the San Antonio Spurs this season as he continues recovering from a stroke suffered in November 2024.
Popovich met with Spurs players and staff in person for the first time since his stroke, delivering an emotional update on his health and decision.
Interim coach Mitch Johnson has led the Spurs to a 22-30 record in Popovich's absence, with the team currently in 13th place in the Western Conference.
Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach with five championships, expressed optimism about potentially returning to coaching in the future.
The Spurs are also grappling with the loss of star player Victor Wembanyama for the season due to a blood clot diagnosis, further challenging their rebuild efforts.