Gregg Popovich
Resurfaces to support the new head coach of the Spurs
… addresses health
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San Antonio Spurs
Gregg Popovich Spoke for the first time for the first time since his recent medical emergency … saying he improves every day, but not fast enough to continue directing the San Antonio Spurs.
The five -year NBA finals took the podium before Mitch Johnson was presented as its official replacement on Monday … and had its two longtime players, Hand golile And Tim Duncanby his side.
76 -year -old pop – which underwent a slight stroke in November and Another fear of health In a local restaurant last month – spent the majority of his time thanking those who helped him during his mandate almost 30 years on the bench.
He also explained how he has been going since the stroke … Affirming that “things are improving day by day, but it is not good enough for what we plan in advance”, so a change in leadership was necessary.
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He did not enter the details during his dinner which led to a trip to the hospital.
Pop mentioned everyone in the organization – former players, coaches, ticket sellers, artists at stake and more during his speech … saying: “We all have a role to this.”
Pop also noted the people who helped him with rehabilitation – and some were even present for the event.
When he discussed his successor, Popovich said Johnson was fully able to give 100% every day … which the team needs for the moment.
He also praised Johnson for the position he made in his absence this season … in which he admitted that circumstances difficult to launch.
As for his new role as president of the team, Pop clearly indicated that he was in a light mood on all of this … removing his track jacket to reveal a shirt that said “El Jefe” and “Señor Popovich, president of Basketball Ops”.
Pop hugged Johnson when he left the scene … officially passing the torch and starting a new era in San Antonio.
