The NBA Community Mourns The Death Of Erin Popovich
Apr 19, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:26 am
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The San Antonio Spurs announced on Wednesday that Erin Popovich, wife of head coach Gregg Popovich, passed away.
Many in the NBA community reached out to send their condolences to Coach Popovich and his family:
Knowing Pop, it’s fair to assume Erin Popovich was an absolute legend. My deepest sympathies to Pop and his daughters.
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) April 19, 2018
I was shocked and saddened to hear on @NBAonTNT of the passing of #ErinPopovich wife of @spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died today. They were married four decades. My heart goes out to him & his family. @NBA
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) April 19, 2018
Beyond heartbroken for Coach Popovich, his immediate family and his Spurs family. Blessings to all on your loss.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) April 19, 2018
In the media scrum after Warriors shoot-around on Wednesday, reporters broke the news to forward Kevin Durant who was visibly shaken up.
.@warriors star Kevin Durant when he heard that Erin Popovich, the wife of @spurs coach Gregg Popovich had died. Our thoughts are with the Popovich's family and the Spurs at this difficult time. https://t.co/HEe86LhEHI pic.twitter.com/nNR5QBy86r
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) April 19, 2018
Immediately after posting a historic 46 point 12 rebound 5 assist stat line on Wednesday night, the Cavaliers star LeBron James was asked if he had any words for Coach Pop, who he spent time with on his Team USA Olympic runs and has faced three different times in the Finals.
Allie LaForce asks LeBron James about Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin, passing away. Very emotional response. pic.twitter.com/3SdQBi5Zi2
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) April 19, 2018
