San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s wife Erin dies at 67 on April 18, 2018, after an extended illness.
The San Antonio Spurs confirms the death of the coach Gregg spouse Erin on Wednesday. The team didn’t explain the reason behind the death but a source reports it “Erin was ill over an extended period.”
In a team statement GM, RC Buford said “We mourn the loss of Erin. She was a strong, intelligent with good sense of humor. She loved us all very much and supports us.”
CAPTION: Gregg Popovich’s Wife Erin Dies At 67 On Wednesday SOURCE: gettyimages The Spurs coach and late Erin were married for almost 4 decades and have 2 children and 2 grandsons.
Gregg has been coaching since 1996 and has won 5 NBA titles for his team.
In fact, the entire NBA members are shocked with the death as he never said, anyone, that his wife was in ill health.
Warriors just learning about Erin Popovich’s passing. Steve Kerr understandably at a loss for words. Same with Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/PT48FYKIOC
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) April 19, 2018
The San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to compete against Golden State Warrior in a game of their playoff series on April 19, 2018. And when the Warrior player Kevin Durant was informed that Spurs coach wife passed away at the practice he was speechless.
.@KingJames sends his thoughts and prayers to the family of Gregg Popovich, sets record straight on reporter’s question. pic.twitter.com/VCsFuEtFVU
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) April 19, 2018
Lebron James who learned the death of Popovich’s wife during a postgame interview on TNT, send his thoughts and prayers via his own Twitter.