Spurs coach <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/team-building-at-international-competitions-is-sprinting-the-ultimate-challenge-for-the-new-hc-of-the-us-representative-nba-number-web/" title="Team building at international competitions is "sprinting". The ultimate challenge for the new HC of the US representative. —NBA –Number Web”>Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue and Mitch Johnson is expected to be interim coach, according to sources.
The coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, suffered a health problem before Saturday’s game, and the assistant is expected Mitch Johnson be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday against the Clippers and Wednesday in Houston, sources told ESPN.
Popovich, 75, experienced a health scare before the Spurs’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The team said Popovich had an undisclosed illness.
“Mitch did a great job,” said the Spurs guard. Chris Paulafter Saturday’s victory. “I think our entire coaching staff [lo hizo]. Things happen within this league all the time and just like with players, it’s next man up. So, shout out to Mitch; “He did a great job tonight.”
Popovich is the NBA historical leader with 1,390 wins and another 170 postseason victories while winning five NBA titles.
He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
