NBA Fans React To Gregg Popovich News

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be out indefinitely.

Nov 2, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The San Antonio Spurs most recently beat the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 113-103.

Head coach Gregg Popovich was absent due to an illness.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Popovich will be out indefinitely.

Via Charania: "San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for indefinite period, including Monday vs. Clippers and Wednesday vs. Rockets, sources tell ESPN."

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for indefinite period, including Monday vs. Clippers and Wednesday vs. Rockets, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qqdDtyc2GJ

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted.

@EricSal_7: "Prayers for a speedy recovery for the greatest coach and human to ever roam the bench on the hardwood.

Get well Pop ❤️"

Prayers for a speedy recovery for the greatest coach and human to ever roam the bench on the hardwood.

Get well Pop ❤️ https://t.co/wjUTvcMcix

— Eric Salinas (@EricSal_7) November 4, 2024

@SheaSerrano: "please be okay please be okay please be okay please be okay"

please be okay please be okay please be okay please be okay https://t.co/JQDaBZdmwM

— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) November 4, 2024

@PlayoffBoundNYK: "Prayers up for Pop 🙏

At 75 it might be wise to step away from the game, he’s got nothing left to prove."

Prayers up for Pop 🙏

At 75 it might be wise to step away from the game, he’s got nothing left to prove.

— OG Anunoby Addict (@PlayoffBoundNYK) November 4, 2024

@NVilagi: "Prayers for Pop man. Spurs have always been easy to like with this guy heading the team."

Prayers for Pop man. Spurs have always been easy to like with this guy heading the team. https://t.co/tlRZB17NLt

— Noah Vilagi (@NVilagi) November 4, 2024

@dawest76: "Prayers for Pop Man. I hope this isn't anything serious 🙏"

Prayers for Pop Man. I hope this isn't anything serious 🙏 https://t.co/0hDcLC5r1Q

— Darrion West (@dawest76) November 4, 2024

@jbondwagon: "OUT INDEFINITELY?! Omg I hope it’s nothing serious"

OUT INDEFINITELY?! Omg I hope it’s nothing serious

— JBond (@jbondwagon) November 4, 2024

Tom Orsborn of San Antonio Express-News added more details: "A league source told the San Antonio Express-News that Pop is “OK” but “just needs rest.” While he is out indefinitely, assistant coach Mitch Johnson will handle the head coaching duties."

A league source told the San Antonio Express-News that Pop is “OK” but “just needs rest.” While he is out indefinitely, assistant coach Mitch Johnson will handle the head coaching duties.https://t.co/DITwIDx4sc

— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) November 4, 2024

The Spurs are 3-3 in their first six games of the new season.

They will play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday evening in California.

Popovich is in his 29th season at the helm, and they have won five titles in that span.