By Jorge Hernandez
Dec 17, 2024, 00:56 AM EST
The coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich He said this Monday that he hopes to coach the Texan franchise again and thanked the support received since He suffered a stroke on November 2.
These are the first words from the legendary Spurs coach, five-time NBA champion, since he suffered the stroke.
“While I wish I could return to each of you, for now, let me say that My family and I are eternally grateful.“Popovich said in a statement distributed by the Spurs.
“No one is more excited to see me return to the bench than the talented professionals who have been leading my rehabilitation process.. “They have quickly learned that I am untrainable,” he joked.
Popovich, 75, suffered the stroke on November 2 before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and two days later it was learned that He left the bench for an indefinite period due to health problems.
In his absence, Mitch Johnson has assumed interim command of the Spurs.
Considered one of the best coaches in basketball history, Popovich is synonymous with success, perseverance and loyalty to the Spurs, which he has led uninterruptedly since the 1996-1997 season.
Popovich completely changed the DNA of the franchise and led the Spurs to win five rings (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014).
Popovich’s extraordinary career in the NBA is above all linked to a basketball legend like Tim Duncan and also to other exceptional players such as David Robinson, Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker or the Argentine Manu Ginobili.
Since last year he has had the responsibility of molding a generational talent like the Frenchman Victor Wembanyama at the Spurs.
*With information from EFE.
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