Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on Monday thanked everyone who supports him in his recovery from a stroke suffered Nov. 2 in San Antonio.
“These six weeks have certainly been unexpected for my family and me,” wrote the coach with the most wins in NBA history, with 1,388.
“As we work together on my recovery, I want to tell you that the outpouring of support we have received has been truly overwhelming, in the best way possible.
“While I wish I could respond to each and every one of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever grateful,” continued Popovich, who turned 75 in January.
“We are grateful to our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, our family and friends. No one is happier about me returning to duty than the talented people in charge of my rehabilitation process.
“They quickly learned that I’m not exactly easy to lead. »
His stroke occurred hours before a Spurs home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 2.
Popovich guided the Spurs to five NBA titles; he also led the Americans to Olympic gold in 2021, in Tokyo. He is in his 29th season at the helm of the team.
“We look forward to the day he returns,” Spurs general manager Brian Wright said last month.
Mitch Johnson has taken over at the helm of the Spurs, whose record is 13-13. The team will be back in action Thursday at home against the Atlanta Hawks
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