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Gregg Popovich Returns Home After Medical Incident Following Stroke

Spurs coach Gregory Popovich, 76, is recovering at home after being hospitalized following a fainting incident at a restaurant.

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  1. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has medical event at restaurant, per report

    Popovich is the NBA’s all-time leader in coaching victories with 1,422 and among coaches with more than 500 career games, he has the seventh-best winning percentage (.621).

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  2. Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

    Popovich is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, has led the Spurs to five NBA championships and guided USA Basketball to an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021.

    Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

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Updated: Apr 18th, 2025, 6:31 PM ET

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Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs coach, faced a medical incident at a restaurant this week after recovering from a mild stroke in November. Attendees reported he fainted, and paramedics transported him to a hospital, although no life-threatening issues were noted. The Spurs confirmed his return home and provided no timeline regarding his coaching return. Popovich has been active in supporting the team from a distance this season, emphasizing the importance of health and recovery, and expressed hopes to return to coaching in the future.

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