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Par Joël Pütz | Journaliste sportif
Gregg Popovich, who suffered a stroke last November, was victim to a relapse a few weeks ago. TMZ has revealed the details of the emergency call made just after the former San Antonio coach collapsed in public…
The 2024-25 season marks a monumental turning point, not just for San Antonio, but for the entire NBA. For the first time since 1996, Gregg Popovich will not start a season on the bench for the Texas franchise. His assistant Mitch Johnson has been confirmed as his successor, having already served as interim head coach for much of last season.
As we know, the man with the most wins in history was absent for many months this season. While the Spurs, led by sophomore Victor Wembanyama, expected to have him by their side until the end, Pop suffered a stroke in early November. Now 75 years old, there is bound to be cause for concern for the health of the five-time champion.
The scary details of Gregg Popovich’s relapse
It didn’t get any better afterward, however, as despite a peaceful recovery, Popovich suffered a relapse last April while at a restaurant. The details of the incident are chilling, as reported by TMZ, which found the conversation with emergency services regarding his condition:
TMZ Sports has obtained the 911 call related to Gregg Popovich’s medical emergency last month … and it’s shedding more light on just how dire the situation involving the NBA legend was. In the audio, you can hear a man tell law enforcement back on April 15 that Popovich — who he didn’t ID by name on the call — had just passed out at a San Antonio-area Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Initially, the man said the former Spurs coach, whom he described as a restaurant “guest,” was “non-responding” … though he later amended his words to note that Pop was actually “barely responding.” Fortunately, just seconds later, he added that Popovich had started to slowly come around. “OK,” the caller said, “he’s responding now.” “He passed out for a little bit,” the man added.
It’s easy to understand why, following this relapse, Popovich decided not to return as coach for next season. He will now settle for his role as president of basketball operations, hoping that his successor is up to the task. On the other hand, it’s difficult to ask Johnson to perform as well as his predecessor. Given his legacy, it seems practically impossible.
