Mrs Popovich passed away today

[weeks]

damn, my heart actually hurts at this news.
everything about this season - the frustration, the anger, the harsh words, the hostility, the disappointment - everything just vanished like that. i'm sorry for all the i gave pop, for all the mockery of his 'just a game' at ude and the petty sniping over his coaching decisions. all of that was just family squabbling - even the trashiest posters on the forum are behind you right now.

a little perspective goes a long way.

pop, i never met you and probably never will, but you've been a familiar and comforting figure in my life for as long as i've known the NBA. i can only imagine the pain and grief you're feeling right now, and my heart goes out to you, my prayers go out to you and your family. god above has love for each and every one of us, and i firmly believe we will all meet again someday on the far side of the vale.

40 years of marriage, companionship, memories, comfort, love, devotion, and support. celebrate the miracle and joy of having met and known and loved her, and mourn her loss, no matter how timely. i can imagine that in her illness, to be taken and brought into god's embrace was a blessing, and i know for a fact she looks down upon you, watching and waiting for the day when you two will be together again.

i have no more words, this hit me so much harder than i could have ever imagined.

[BillMc]

Completely wishful thinking...

but can you imagine if Kawhi announced he would be coming back and suiting up for game 3 out of respect for Pop. Yes he’s been as ass for leaving, but if he truly did it for Pop, the emotional lift it would give Pop, the Spurs, the whole damn city, and would maybe help mend fences.

He wouldn’t even have to play good. It would just be for support and spiritual lift.

I'm not being sarcastic here. I honestly would be happy if Kawhi was just on the bench for the game and the cameras caught him giving Pop a big hug of support.

But don't want to derail a thread about Erin into yet another Kawhi thread.

[UZER]

I'm not being sarcastic here. I honestly would be happy if Kawhi was just on the bench for the game and the cameras caught him giving Pop a big hug of support.

But don't want to derail a thread about Erin into yet another Kawhi thread.

[bigfan]

Cancer sucks. Lost my sister to it last year. I really like what Kenny said in the TNT clip. Pop is about the best thing that has ever happened to SA that I can remember; a real straight up guy, patriot who has paid his dues and the best coach ever. Prayers to his family.

[gambit1990]

it's weird for me to imagine him coaching tomorrow... but it's actually weirder for me to imagine him not coaching.

he's military/still have a job to do kinda guy...

[J_Paco]

Joking about someone's spouse passing away is really low. Show some respect.

Not surprised by some of the pieces of that roam these forums.

Anyway, my condolences to Pop, his daughters, grandchildren and family/friends.

Death sucks in general but especially when it is a loved one.

If it was cancer then I understand the toll and heartbreak it can cause. My father's brother died a few years ago of intestinal cancer and it devastated my dad.

Damn......

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Awful news. So sad. For all of us diehard fans, Pop is a big part of our lives. Very sorry for his loss.

[Silver&Black Warrior]

damn, my heart actually hurts at this news.
everything about this season - the frustration, the anger, the harsh words, the hostility, the disappointment - everything just vanished like that. i'm sorry for all the i gave pop, for all the mockery of his 'just a game' at ude and the petty sniping over his coaching decisions. all of that was just family squabbling - even the trashiest posters on the forum are behind you right now.

a little perspective goes a long way.

pop, i never met you and probably never will, but you've been a familiar and comforting figure in my life for as long as i've known the NBA. i can only imagine the pain and grief you're feeling right now, and my heart goes out to you, my prayers go out to you and your family. god above has love for each and every one of us, and i firmly believe we will all meet again someday on the far side of the vale.

40 years of marriage, companionship, memories, comfort, love, devotion, and support. celebrate the miracle and joy of having met and known and loved her, and mourn her loss, no matter how timely. i can imagine that in her illness, to be taken and brought into god's embrace was a blessing, and i know for a fact she looks down upon you, watching and waiting for the day when you two will be together again.

i have no more words, this hit me so much harder than i could have ever imagined.

Very well said

[ace3g]

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, Clinton tweeting about it is going to open the floodgates, sadly..the internet is going to turn ugly, as usual..

[rastaspur]

I really hate this for pop. I cant imagine his pain.

I lost my brother recently. It has been tough. The hardest thing has been watching his widow and son pick up the pieces and try and keep moving forward. It breaks your heart to see it play out.

Prayers to pop and his family.

Those with jokes need to have a coke and a smile and stfu.

[gospursgojas]

Damn, Clinton tweeting about it is going to open the floodgates, sadly..the internet is going to turn ugly, as usual..

Was thinking exactly that.

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

[J_Paco]

A fan's mind is very complex. As fans we unconditionally love a team, players, coaches for many years...More years than our own relationships.

We want them to stay healthy, happy...We really worry about their injures, illnesses, fam...We're sad when they're sad.

Love, loyalty, empathy...IDK. I'm just sad tonight.

It just reminds us that life in general is bigger/more important than sports.

It also explains Pop's laissez-faire at ude the last few seasons.

Hopefully this loss can bring the city, fan base and team together more than "ever."

*Sorry to sound so cliché, but that is the best way I could put it.

[jbspurs]

RIP

[Chillen]

Just watched the LeBron interview after the Cavs/Pacers games the reporter put him on the spot like that. I did notice it really effected him he either has a huge heart or he has his sights set on joining Spurs next season and knows this could make Pop consider retirement.

[jmard5]

Some of the posts here are uncalled for. Also, this could explain Pop's demeanor this season. Condolences to Pop.

[Biernutz]

Condolences to the Popovich family on their loss. The tv sideline reporter asked LeBron
Before the interview if he wanted to comment on it. She didn’t blindside him!

[phxspurfan]

Holy crap, the heart of the Spurs family.



RIP

[Kuestmaster]

Tough tough to deal with. RIP Erin. All my thoughts to Pop, the best coach and one of the best human beings out there.

[SPURt]

Spurt don't be a prick.

Sorry. The point I was making is Pop didn’t use this unimaginable tragedy as an excuse to lose or try less. Some posters on this board to Colin Cowherd have been taking shots at Pop to end the season and throughout these playoffs and he didn’t utter a word of this. It’s disheartening to see him have one of the most difficult seasons of his career alongside such personal grief. This cir stance, Erin’s cancer, was slow and has been in the background this entire season and there is nothing wrong with acknowledging that reality now.

Pop will always be number one on my all time coaching list. I believed before this news that Pop coached one of the best seasons of his career and this news solidifies that position to me. My heart does go out to him and his family. I doubt I’m the only one hoping this plus Kawhi doesn’t push Pop into retirement. I don’t know how Pop dealt with it all to this point.

[007nites]

RIP

[Thunder1]

So sorry for his loss..sounds as if her life affected many people in a positive manner..RIP, kind lady..

[travis2]

I lost my dad 7 years ago and my mother-in-law last year, both to cancer. Losing a family member is never good, but cancer is a horrible disease and such a terrible way to die. RIP Erin Popovich.