Spurred on: Popovich keen to return to work

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich intends to return to coaching, he said Monday in his first public comments since suffering a stroke in early November.

Popovich, the NBA's career coaching wins leader, released a statement through the Spurs expressing gratitude for the support he has received in recent weeks. He had what the Spurs said a mild stroke about two-and-a-half hours prior to the team's home game against Minnesota on Nov 2.

There is no timetable for his return to coaching, though the Spurs have said doctors expect Popovich to make a full recovery.