Tencent Sports: According to the official announcement from the SAN Antonio Spurs, the wife of head coach Gregg Popovich, Erin Popovich, passed away earlier today. The Spurs later issued an official statement expressing condolences. After the news of Popovich's wife's death spread, people in the NBA circle expressed their condolences one after another. Lebron James also expressed his condolences to Popovich after the game today. Halfway through his speech, he choked up and almost shed tears.

  James nearly shed tears during an interview

  The NBA issued a mourning statement: "The NBA family expresses deep condolences over the passing of Erin Popovich. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Popovich's family and the SAN Antonio Spurs."

  Popovich and his wife Irene have been married for 40 years and have two children and two grandchildren. According to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, Irene had been ill for a long time before her death. Warriors forward Kevin Durant expressed his condolences to Gregg Popovich in an interview with the media today: "Everyone in the NBA family shares the same feelings as Popovich and his family. We express our deep condolences for this."

  After hearing the news of Popovich's wife's death, Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Warriors who was Popovich's disciple, was extremely heartbroken. When interviewed by the media, Kerr was so grigrieved that he couldn't find the right words to express himself. In the end, Kerr chose not to comment on the matter.

  Lebron James, the star player of the Cavaliers, only learned of the death of Popovich's wife after the game today. James said, "It's too bad. This is really a tragedy!" Here I would like to express my condolences to Bo Bo and his family. We are a big family of the NBA and everyone will stand with Popovich. However, such a bad thing has already happened, and I can only express my condolences. This is really bad news. James choked up in the middle of his speech and almost shed tears.

  SUNS player Dudley also posted on his personal social media to express his condolences over the passing of Popovich's wife. Nash, who has already retired, wrote on his personal social media: "Popovich is a very good person. From this, it can be seen that Erin is also a legendary figure." Here, I would like to express my most sincere condolences to Popovich and his family.

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  Lakers player "Little Assassin" Thomas wrote on social media: "Here, I pray for Popovich and his family." Heat player Goran Dragic also tweeted: "May the deceased rest in peace!"

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  Mavericks player Harrison Barnes wrote on Twitter: "Let's pray for Popovich and his family!" SUNS player Devin Booker also wrote: "Pray for Coach Popovich and his family."

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  Nets guard Jeremy Lin wrote on social media: "I deeply mourn Erin Popovich. I offer my condolences to Popovich and his family. A 40-year marriage is more precious than basketball." The entire NBA family expressed their condolences over this significant loss."

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  Lakers reporter Melissa Rowling wrote on her personal social media: "Wow, I feel the same way as Popovich and his family. This is really bad!"

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  "Magician" Johnson wrote on social media: "My wife and I extend our condolences and prayers to Popovich and his family for Irene's passing. May Irene rest in peace!" "Flash" Wade also expressed on social media: "The Wade family prays for Coach Popovich and his family here!!" "

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  Rudy Gay, a player of the SAN Antonio Spurs, said in an interview today: "I would like to express my sincere condolences to head coach Pop and his family!" Since I joined the Spurs, Erin has quickly welcomed my wife and me. She has been of great help to us and has been very kind to us. May God bless Popovich's family.