[Charania] San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2. He is expected to make a full recovery and a timeline for return has not been determined.

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  4. Sadly, this is what most of us probably suspected when they didn’t say immediately what happened.

    Glad to hear that it was “minor”, hope to see Pop back out there soon. Far and away my favorite pro sports coach ever, and I’m not even a Spurs fan.

  7. Pop, you have no idea what you meant to us fans and this org since you came here. Please take whatever time you need and don’t feel obliged to come back. Rest up GOAT

  9. This is what I had feared the most, prayers up to pop 🙏 it’s sad. We probably won’t be able to see him go out on his own terms. 🙁

  13. Was worried this is what happened. My grandfather had a “minor” stroke 3 years ago and slowly went from the sharpest man I knew to unfortunately talking undiscernible nonsense. Hoping the best for Pop

  17. Kubiak also had a mild stroke. He kept going another two years before he had to retire. 

    If this is it, I hope Pop is able to coach the final home game and has his swan song.

  18. I’m old enough to remember how controversial it was when Pops, the GM, gave himself the head coaching gig in San Antonio. So, I’ve got to witness the birth of a legend from the start. Throughout his tenure, he has embodied class and leadership, not just winning but teaching others how to become the best versions of themselves. He’s a personal hero.

  19. No point in continuing after this season. No shame in that. You gave the game all you had and are respected by everyone. Spend time with family. Basketball is just a game

  24. Growing up means watching my heroes turn human in front of me 🙁 Get well soon, Coach

  33. Pop, take care of your health!! The game of basketball will not go anywhere. Praying for a speedy recovery.

  34. Time to retire, for his own sake and tbh for the good of the team

    Wemby is young, needs a relatively young good coach he can grow with

    Pop had a legendary career, but its time

  35. *“We spend a good deal of time discussing politics, race, food and wine, international events, and other things just to impart the notion* that a life of satisfaction cannot be based on sports alone. *We work with our players on things as small as how they talk to the media. Things as easy as saying, “I’m doing well” instead of “I’m doing good” when someone greets them. It seems like a little thing but it’s important. My daughter still gets on me about that all the time when I say, “Oh, I’m good,” and she says, “No, dad, you’re well.” It sounds better, like you really went to school and paid attention.*

    *”I think working on some guys’ speech and how they react to the media really helps them have a more productive life. We do things on our team board like vocabulary and state capitals to see who gets them quickest before we start practice, just to get the guys thinking. Through those kinds of exercises you may find out that somebody’s not included over and over.*

    *”When you finally figure out why – maybe a kid can’t read very well – you get him in the room and you get him lessons. You have a little bit of a tough day because he’s embarrassed as hell, but then the kid starts to learn how to read and feels pretty great about himself.”*

  37. Ooof poor Pop man. Might be time to step back and enjoy the last years. Lord knows Coaching must be stressful as fuck

  38. Get well soon Pop. You mean the world to us.

    Also: I know everyone in this thread means well, but how about we let Coach Pop and his family determine what’s best for him? Not us. Can we please be respectful and just leave it at that.

  39. Prayers up for Pop man. I’m sure a lot of us have parents his age and it’s scary to look down that barrel. Pop has changed a lot of dudes lives over the years and he deserves to be healthy and happy. Strokes are scary stuff.

  41. I saw ‘stroke’ and just about had one.

    Really fucking glad that he’s on the up and up, but he should slow down regardless.

  42. I know Pop is someone who’s committed to coaching but he gotta hang it up man. He’s already up there in age and he’s having health scares like this, his health is more important than basketball.

  43. Prayers up for Pop. Hate the coach, love the person. Also, it’s been quite the run coach – enjoy life.

  44. Sometimes when media says “mild stroke” they really mean a TIA. Hopefully that’s all this was.

    Either way get well soon pop.

  45. Bro Pop needs to hang it up, join Phil Jackson in the woods. After relaxing a couple months start a podcast.

  48. Though we’ve never met, I wanted to take a moment to express how much I admire Pop—not just as a coach, but as a person. His leadership, dedication, and passion for the game have inspired me for years, and his impact on the sport and its players is something that continues to resonate with so many of us.

    I know this recovery process is no easy journey, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching him on the court, it’s that he is a fighter. His strength, resilience, and determination have always stood out, and I’m confident those same qualities will help guide him through this challenging time.

    He is going to have the support and admiration of countless fans, including myself, who are cheering him on every step of the way. I wish him all the best in his recovery and hope that with each passing day, he will continue to heal and regain strength.

  49. He probably has coached his last game and I can accept that as long as he has a fulfilling life ahead of him still

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