Gregg Popovich looks better during his latest public appearance

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Gregg Popovich looks better during his latest public appearance

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Apr 17, 2026 6:32 PM ET

Gregg Popovich is continuing to progress in his recovery from a stroke.

The ex-San Antonio Spurs head coach Popovich made an appearance Friday during one of the team’s practice sessions at The Rock at La Cantera in San Antonio, Texas. Popovich appeared in the portion of practice that was open to reporters and was looking a little bit better.

Jared Weiss of The Athletic shared video of Popovich walking over to other team figures, including head coach Mitch Johnson, to discuss strategy. Though Popovich was walking with a noticeable limp and had an aide behind him carrying a cane at the ready, Popovich was at least able to move without assistance.

Here is the video.

Coach Pop at the Rock today for Spurs practice pic.twitter.com/lZ7lao3gx2
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) April 17, 2026

Now 77 years old, the Basketball Hall of Famer Popovich was a five-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA Coach of the Year during his time in charge of the Spurs from 1996-2025. But he officially retired last year after suffering a stroke in Nov. 2024 followed by a separate medical emergency in Apr. 2025.

Popovich’s public appearances since then have been few and far between. But he was having difficulty walking at all around this time last year and was also spotted looking frail at an NBA G League game in early 2026. These days though, Popovich, who has since transitioned into a role in the San Antonio front office, is looking well enough to walk around on his own.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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