Tragedy struck the San Antonio Spurs and the entire NBA community on Wednesday. Erin Popovich, the wife of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, passed away.
The Spurs released an official statement, which was posted by Rob Thompson of ESPN.
From the San Antonio Spurs: "With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren.
— Rob Thompson (@RobThompsonESPN) April 19, 2018
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski added that Erin, married to Popovich for the past four decades, had been battling an illness. May she rest in peace.