{"id":183984,"date":"2025-07-20T19:54:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T19:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/183984\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T19:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T19:54:26","slug":"gregg-popovich-health-update-fan-favorite-san-antonio-spurs-coach-suffers-scare-in-restaurant-nba-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/183984\/","title":{"rendered":"Gregg Popovich health update: Fan favorite San Antonio Spurs coach suffers scare in restaurant | NBA News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GreggGregg Popovich. Alex Slitz\/Getty Images Gregg Popovich suffers medical scare at San Antonio restaurant, now home and recovering.The incident occurred months after Popovich\u2019s mild stroke sidelined him for the 2024\u201325 NBA season.Spurs remain silent on Popovich\u2019s condition, but sources confirm he\u2019s stable and doing well.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, one of the most respected figures in NBA history, experienced another health scare this week, months after suffering a mild stroke. According to TMZ and later confirmed by multiple outlets, the 76-year-old coach had a medical incident while dining at a local San Antonio restaurant on Tuesday night. The incident involving the NBA legend sparked concerns among fans.<\/p>\n

Gregg Popovich suffers restaurant scare months after stroke<\/p>\n

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Gregg Popovich. Image via: Jesse D. Garrabrant\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Emergency responders were called after someone reportedly fainted at the restaurant. TMZ obtained footage of Gregg Popovich being wheeled out on a stretcher and placed into an ambulance. While the team has remained quiet about the incident, sources close to the situation confirmed to the Associated Press that Popovich was taken to the hospital and is now back home, stable, and doing well.
Popovich has not publicly addressed the situation, and the Spurs have chosen not to issue an official statement. GMSA anchor RJ Marquez provided a key update, writing, \u201cThe Spurs do not plan to release an official statement or comment on Coach Gregg Popovich. Pop had a medical incident at a local restaurant on Tuesday night, but is home and doing well. Best wishes to coach.\u201d
This incident comes just five months after Popovich suffered a mild stroke on November 2 at the Frost Bank Center. The stroke occurred a day before a scheduled game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The franchise announced the news nearly two weeks later, stating he was expected to make a full recovery. \u201cAt this point, a timeline for his return to the sidelines has not been determined,\u201d the Spurs said in a statement on November 13.
Popovich, who had been away from coaching duties since the stroke, officially confirmed in late February that he would not return for the remainder of the 2024\u201325 season. In a heartfelt message, he praised his staff and players during his absence. \u201cI\u2019ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season,\u201d Popovich said in a February 27 statement. \u201cMitch Johnson and his staff have done a wonderful job and the resolve and professionalism the players have shown, sticking together during a challenging season, has been outstanding. I will continue to focus on my health with the hope that I can return to coaching in the future.\u201d
While fans and media alike continue to speculate about his future with the team, there is still no official word on whether Popovich will return to coach for the 2025\u201326 NBA season. ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania echoed the updates, noting that Popovich is currently \u201chome, stable and doing fine.\u201d
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For now, Coach Pop is resting and focusing on recovery, and the basketball world continues to send well-wishes to a coaching icon.
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