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 addressed Spurs players on Thursday for the first time to inform them of his decision not to return, according to reports by ESPN and NBA insider Chris Haynes. ESPN also

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.

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.

The NBA world has been hit with the news that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich won't be returning to the sidelines this season. Following a stroke that he suffered last year, Popovich has been out recovering but he won't be coming back this year.

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.

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