Dispiriting news from San Antonio emerged on a busy Saturday night, revealing that the San Antonio Spurs don’t expect legendary head coach and team president Gregg Popovich to return this season. At 76, the Basketball Hall of Famer has been grappling with health issues stemming from a stroke he suffered in November, which prompted him to step away from the team earlier this year. As the season draws to a close, it appears that the opportunity for his return has passed.
San Antonio Spurs’ Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his future is uncertain as he recovers from a mild stroke suffered in November, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/EekHlDa8NI
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2025
As Charania reported, “San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his future is uncertain as he recovers from a mild stroke suffered in November.” Popovich is undeniably one of the greatest basketball coaches in history, leading the Spurs to become one of the most successful teams in the NBA for over two decades. His teams clinched championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014, all with the support of Hall of Famers and Spurs legends like Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginobili.
However, Popovich’s health takes precedence; if he’s unable to continue, he should prioritize his well-being. If this marks the end of his journey, it has been an extraordinary tenure for Gregg Popovich in San Antonio.
