NBA Fans React To Spurs Gregg Popovich Health Update

The San Antonio Spurs announced an update on Gregg Popovich's absence.

Sep 30, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich answers questions during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

UPDATE: ESPN's Shams Charania reported the latest.

Reporting for NBA Countdown on Gregg Popovich’s status after a mild stroke, and his message to the Spurs and interim coach Mitch Johnson, who will be at the helm for the foreseeable future: pic.twitter.com/kyI78BFf7x

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 14, 2024

The San Antonio Spurs have played without head coach Gregg Popovich for each of the previous six games due to a health issue.

On Wednesday, the team officially announced an update on the legendary coach.

Via ESPN's Michael C. Wright: "Spurs announce that Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke. Return is undetermined at this point."

Spurs announce that Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke. Return is undetermined at this point.

— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) November 13, 2024

Many people reacted to the update.

@SpursBrosPod: "Amazing to hear the confidence in Pop’s ability to make a full recovery. We love you, Coach 🙏🏼"

Amazing to hear the confidence in Pop’s ability to make a full recovery. We love you, Coach 🙏🏼 https://t.co/UBhE5VdQVl

— Spurs Bros Podcast (@SpursBrosPod) November 13, 2024

@sig_50: "Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke which has been why he’s been kept away from the team for an indefinite timeline, no return date.

Pop’s been rehabbing and is expected to make a fully recovery.

Hoping for more good news in his recovery process later on! 🙏"

Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke which has been why he’s been kept away from the team for an indefinite timeline, no return date.

Pop’s been rehabbing and is expected to make a fully recovery.

Hoping for more good news in his recovery process later on! 🙏 https://t.co/2RtXxVpxmV

— Ben Sig (@sig_50) November 13, 2024

Mayor Ron Nirenberg: "Sending prayers and strength for a speedy recovery.

🙏🏽 Get better, Coach Pop!"

Sending prayers and strength for a speedy recovery. 🙏🏽

Get better, Coach Pop! https://t.co/pQqjJLY0oG

— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) November 13, 2024

Julian Champagnie: "Prayers up!!! Love you coach 🙏🏽🤍"

Prayers up!!! Love you coach 🙏🏽🤍 https://t.co/MFkVBgQJfI

— Julian Champagnie (@JulianChampagn2) November 13, 2024

@Chris7Gallagher: "Wishing the best to the Popovich family. Coach Pop is the best coach in NBA history and has been one of basketball’s greatest ambassadors. As fans we wanna see the GOAT coach again, but if this is it, he should know that he did it, he won. Gregg Popovich = Winning"

Wishing the best to the Popovich family. Coach Pop is the best coach in NBA history and has been one of basketball’s greatest ambassadors. As fans we wanna see the GOAT coach again, but if this is it, he should know that he did it, he won. Gregg Popovich = Winning https://t.co/Id0ttny7rH

— Chris Gallagher (Knicks Digest) (@Chris7Gallagher) November 13, 2024

@TheFinalQuan: "Thanks for sharing, team! God Bless you, Coach Pop. Get well soon."

Thanks for sharing, team! God Bless you, Coach Pop. Get well soon. https://t.co/vtkT2aSjIo

— Quan Wick (@TheFinalQuan) November 13, 2024

@ClanTheSpursFan: "Expected to make a full recovery 🥹❤️ My GOAT will be okay 💪🏽"

Expected to make a full recovery 🥹❤️ My GOAT will be okay 💪🏽 https://t.co/VmSfovy2gj

— CLAN the SPURS fan (@ClanTheSpursFan) November 13, 2024

The Spurs are 5-6 in their first 11 games, which has them as the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

They will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host the Washington Wizards.

Popovich is in his 29th season at the helm.