<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 temporarily left his position with the San Antonio Spurs after suffering a mild stroke earlier this month, the Texas club announced Wednesday.
Popovich is in his 29th season as head coach of the Spurs and it is not yet known when he will return to the sidelines, the team said. The stroke occurred Nov. 2 at the team’s home stadium, and Popovich is expected to make a full recovery.
The 75-year-old, the winningest head coach in NBA history and the one who led the Spurs to five league championships, has already begun a rehabilitation program, the club said. ‘organization.
“During this time, the organization thanks the community for respecting the privacy of the Popovich family,” the Spurs statement read.
Assistant coach Mitch Johnson fills Popovich’s position during his absence.
