Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, and is expected to make a full recovery
Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich was there away from the team because he suffered a stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.
Popovich is in his 29th season as the coach of the Spurs and there is no timetable for his return to the field, the team said. The illness occurred on November 2 at the team’s stadium, and Popovich is expected to make a full recovery.
The 75-year-old Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader and coach of the Spurs’ five championship teams, has already begun a rehabilitation program, the team said.
“At this time, the organization is grateful to the extended community for providing privacy and space for the Popovich family,” the Spurs said in a release.
Assistant coach Mitch Johnson was the acting coach during Popovich’s absence.
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It is reported by the Associated Press.
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