Gregg Popovich, the renowned coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has announced that he will not be returning to the sidelines this season following a stroke he suffered on November 2. At 76 years of age, Popovich expressed his commitment to focus on recovery, while acknowledging the outstanding performance of acting coach Mitch Johnson and the players during this challenging period.

Popovich has not attended games or practices since his medical incident but has maintained contact with team officials and the players. Notably, All-Star center Victor Wembanyama has also been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to health issues. Despite the setbacks, Popovich remains hopeful for a potential comeback in the future, emphasizing the support he has received from his family and fans.