Published on November 13, 2024 at 8:24 p.m.
The legendary NBA coach of Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, suffered a slight stroke, the Texas franchise informed this Wednesday.
During the night of November 2 to 3, Gregg Popovich suffered a health problem before the NBA match won by San Antonio at the Frost Bank Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves (113-103). Discreet until now, the Spurs were content to reveal that the Texan coach simply “needs rest” before finding his place on the bench. This Wednesday, the franchise of Frenchman Victor Wembanyama finally lifted the veil. Through a press release, she announced that her legendary technician had suffered a slight stroke.
“Popovich, who has already started a rehabilitation program, will make a full recovery. At this point, a return date to his team’s side has not been established » we can discover in particular. The 75-year-old man will therefore still remain on the sidelines for an indefinite period. His first assistant, Mitch Johnson, takes over in his absence. During the night from Monday to Tuesday, he fulfilled his mission, guiding the Spurs to success against the Sacramento Kings (116-96). Next night (kickoff at 2 a.m.), he will try to continue against the Washington Wizards.
Wembanyama vs Coulibaly et Sarr
This match will be an opportunity for Victor Wembanyama to meet the French Bilal Coulibaly and Alexandre Sarr. The San Antonio Spurs currently occupy 12th place in the Western Conference with a negative record (5 wins, 6 losses). The team from the federal capital is doing much less well, posting a record of 2 victories and 7 defeats giving it a disappointing 13th place in the East.
