Popovich recovering but ‘no timeline’ set for Spurs’ return: report
Greg Popovich is recovering from his mild stroke, a report said, but “no timeline” is set to return to the San Antonio Spurs’ bench.
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POPOVICH RECOVERING BUT ‘NO TIMELINE’ SET TO RETURN AS SPURS COACH: REPORT
Popovich is recovering but “no timeline” is set as to when he will return as the Spurs’ coach, according a report from The Athletic.
Furthermore, the 75-year-old five-time NBA champion coach is recovering well from the mild stroke he had on November 2.
Popovich currently holds a dual role as Spurs president and coach, the latter post he has held since 1996.
The Spurs remain hopeful that Popovich can still return to the Spurs’ bench this season.
Lead assistant Mitch Johnson has been San Antonio’s interim coach since Popovich’s absence.
SPURS WITHIN TOP 10 IN WESTERN CONFERENCE UNDER JOHNSON DESPITE POP’S ABSENCE
Moreover, the Spurs (11-9) are within the top 10 in the highly-competitive Western Conference as of Monday.
Furthermore, the 38-yer-old Johnson has been doing an admirable job in Popovich’s absence.
Johnson has steered San Antonio in winning four of its last five matches, including a 127-125 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
The Spurs’ lone loss in that span was a 119-101 setback to the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday.
Johnson has since increased the playing time of No.4 overall pick Stephon Castle, who has combined with Victor Wembanyama that led to media coining their collective moniker “Area 51.”
The moniker was a combination of the jersey numbers of Castle (5) and Wembanyama (1).
POP’S RETURN FOR SPURS IN NBA PARIS GAMES IN JANUARY UNCERTAIN
Fans are hoping that Popovich will return to the Spurs in time for the team’s NBA Paris Games in January.
Furthermore, it remains uncertain if the long-time coach is physically fit to return to the vigors of coaching on the bench.
Moreover, the Spurs are scheduled to play two regular-season games in Paris on January 23 amd 25 next year.
These games will be special to the 20-year-old Wembanyama, a Frenchman, as well as reserve guard Sidy Cissoko.
Retired Spurs legend Tony Parker is expected to attend the NBA Paris games to support his former team.
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