San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told his team Thursday he will not return to the bench this season, the team announced. Popovich's long-term future with the organization remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a mild stroke he suffered in November.

Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season — and hope for next season — public. The 76-year-old Popovich, the NBA's all-time coaching wins leader,

Popovich's stroke occurred at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio prior to the Spurs' matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 2. He was treated by emergency personnel and the team initially said he would be out due to an unspecified illness.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke Nov. 2 and has missed all but five of the team's games this season.

Gregg Popovich will not coach the San Antonio Spurs again this season, but he isn't ruling out a comeback in the future.

I will continue to focus on my health,” said the 76-year-old Spurs coach, who has been sidelined since suffering a stroke in November.

The 76-year-old met with San Antonio management Thursday, and he and the team released a statement afterward about his status.

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich will not return to the sidelines this season, the team announced Thursday.

Popovich has not coached since suffering what the Spurs described as a “mild stroke” on Nov. 2. His status for next season is in question.

Gregg Popovich Has Made His Decision About Returning to Spurs This Season. The veteran head coach is hopeful to return to the sidelines next season but due to his age,

Legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich won't return to the bench this season, the team announced Thursday, after the coach met with the team informing them of that decision. Popovich hasn't coached the team since suffering what the team called a "mild" stroke on November 2 of last year.