The San Antonio Spurs revealed this Wednesday that their legendary coach, Gregg Popovich, had suffered a “mild” stroke on November 2, as reported by RMC Sport. At 75, Popovich, entering his 29th season as Spurs head coach, has not led the team in recent games due to the incident. The franchise reassured fans that Popovich is undergoing a rehabilitation program and is expected to make a full recovery, although a date for his return to the bench has not yet been set.
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Gregg Popovich was at Frost Bank Center, the Spurs’ home, at the time of his accident, on the eve of a regular season game. “Popovich, who has already begun a rehabilitation program, is expected to make a full recovery,” the Spurs statement said. “At this stage, the timetable for his return to the bench has not yet been set.” Gregg Popovich won five NBA championship titles (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014) with the Spurs, including four with French leader Tony Parker. He is also the most experienced coach in the League. His assistant, Mitch Johnson, will therefore continue acting in his absence this season. Furthermore, since last season, Gregg Popovich has managed prodigy Victor Wembanyama, drafted in first position in the summer of 2023. For its part, San Antonio offered itself a victory against the Sacramento Kings (116-96) thanks in particular to to a great performance from the Frenchman who finished the match with 34 points and 14 rebounds.
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The San Antonio Spurs revealed this Wednesday that their legendary coach, Gregg Popovich, suffered a “mild” stroke on November 2. His assistant, Mitch Johnson, will therefore continue acting in his absence this season.
