SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The wife of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has died.
The Spurs confirmed Erin Popovich's death Wednesday. The team didn't provide further details.
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"We mourn the loss of Erin," Spurs general manager RC Buford said in a team statement. "She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us."
The Popovichs were married four decades and had two children.
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Gregg Popovich has coached San Antonio since 1996, leading the Spurs to five NBA titles. San Antonio will face Golden State on Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
Popovich ran the Spurs' practice Wednesday. The Warriors lead the series 2-0.