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Popovich recovering from mild stroke, says Spurs

Gregg Popovich is recovering from a mild stroke early this month, with the San Antonio Spurs confirming the news.

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POPOVICH RECOVERING FROM MILD STROKE, MISSES SIX GAMES

Popovich is recovering from a mild stroke he had on November 2.

Furthermore, the Spurs confirmed the news on Wednesday, as their coach missed their sixth-straight game.

Moreover, the team disclosed that Popovich suffered a stroke at the team’s arena.

He has since started a rehabilitation program.

Additionally, the Spurs expect his full recovery but did not announce a definite timeline for his return.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2. He is expected to make a full recovery and a timeline for return has not been determined. pic.twitter.com/FK6VMC1B57

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 13, 2024

SPURS EXPECTED TO ‘PLAY OUR PART’ WHILE COACH IS OUT: OFFICIAL

The Spurs, an official said, are expected to “play our part” while their coach is out.

Moreover, Spurs general manager Brian Wright expects the team to “play our role” as they await Popovich’s return.

“It is all on us to play our part, to play our role, to continue to lean on each other, and be there for one another,” Wright said.

“But it takes a village, and we’re all committed to that,” he added.

The 75-year-old Popovich is currently the oldest coach in NBA history.

Spurs announce that head coach Gregg Popovich experienced a mild stroke on November 2.

He is anticipated to make a full recovery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/CII5lhjpQi

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 13, 2024

JOHNSON MIGHT COACH SPURS IN ‘FORESEEABLE FUTURE,’ SAYS SOURCE

A source said lead assistant Mitch Johnson might coach Spurs in the “foreseeable future” as Popovich remains sidelined.

Furthermore, the 37-year-old Johnson insisted that no one person alone can fill Popovich’s shoes.

“As I said before, it’s not one person’s job to fill Pop’s shoes in this moment,” the Spurs manager said.

“It’s a village. And so, as I said, we’ve all bonded together,” he added.

In his 29 seasons with the Spurs, Popovich led the club to five NBA titles, 1,390 victories, and another 170 wins in the postseason.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama dropped a career-high 50 points on 8-of-16 on three-pointers with six rebounds, two assists and three blocks in the Spurs’ 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards.

San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich recovering from mild stroke https://t.co/QiN5oWbphV

— News 4 San Antonio (@News4SA) November 13, 2024