{"id":1020,"date":"2024-11-18T02:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/lebron-james-heartfelt-message-to-gregg-popovich-following-stroke-shocks-fans\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T02:00:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T06:00:55","slug":"lebron-james-heartfelt-message-to-gregg-popovich-following-stroke-shocks-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/lebron-james-heartfelt-message-to-gregg-popovich-following-stroke-shocks-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"LeBron James’ Heartfelt Message to Gregg Popovich Following Stroke Shocks Fans!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nFollowing an exciting victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, where LeBron James set a new record as the oldest NBA player to achieve three consecutive triple-doubles, one might expect him to be fully concentrated on the upcoming challenge of defending the Lakers’ 2023 NBA Cup title. The Lakers are set to kick off their NBA Cup campaign with a group stage game against the San Antonio Spurs this Friday.\n<\/p>\n

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\nHowever, during his postgame interview, James seemed preoccupied with thoughts of his friend, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who had to leave his team duties indefinitely due to a mild stroke on November 4.\n<\/p>\n

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\nJames admitted to reporters that he has not started preparing for the upcoming game against the Spurs, as his thoughts are with Popovich, as reported by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.\n<\/p>\n

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\n In response to a question about the Lakers\u2019 NBA Cup group play starting against San Antonio on Friday, LeBron James mentions he hasn\u2019t begun to focus on the competition, instead his thoughts are with his \u201cdear friend Coach Pop\u201d pic.twitter.com\/Zj9Rl1PA8Q<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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\n“To be honest, I haven’t even thought about it yet,” James said. “Obviously, I look forward to the game on Friday. It’s always a challenge to win in San Antonio. But for me, there’s something much more significant happening in San Antonio right now, and that involves my dear friend Coach Pop.”\n<\/p>\n

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\n“I’ll be thinking a lot about him as I head there tomorrow, during the game on Friday and wishing him the best of health. Hopefully, I’ll get to see him soon. It doesn’t even have to be on the sidelines.”\n<\/p>\n

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\n“Seeing him is what matters most to me right now.”\n<\/p>\n

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\nPopovich, who is 75, experienced a mild stroke on November 2 at the Frost Bank Center, the home arena of his team. He is expected to fully recover, though there is no definite timeline for his return to coaching duties.\n<\/p>\n

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\nOver his 29 seasons as the Spurs\u2019 coach, Popovich has faced James in the NBA Finals three times. Beyond the court, however, they have developed a deep friendship, respect, and admiration for one another.\n<\/p>\n

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\nIt\u2019s evident how much Popovich means to James.\n<\/p>\n

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