NBA Spurs coach Popovich was out indefinitely due to a stroke, and a few days ago, Charania, a well-known reporter for ESPN, pointed out that he would not return to coach this season, and Popovich himself issued a statement earlier to confirm the news.

Popovich issued a statement that he would not return to coach this season

Popovich made his first appearance at the team meeting after suffering a stroke, and he also issued a statement saying that he has decided to recuperate this season and will not return to the team to coach, "I will continue to focus on my health and hope to come back to lead the team in the future." Popovich wrote in the statement.

In his statement, Popovich also praised the interim head coachMitch Johnsonand the assistant coaching staff, who said they were united and brought the players well.

The Spurs have had a lot of difficulties this season, and Popovich showed up a week after Wembanyama was reimbursed for a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, giving a shot in the arm to the young team, Wembanyama has said in the past that Popovich is more of a team leader.