San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has missed six straight video games after struggling an undisclosed medical episode simply hours earlier than a sport towards Minnesota earlier this month, however on Wednesday the crew revealed that the longtime coach had truly had a stroke.
Popovich, the oldest coach in league historical past at 75, suffered “a gentle stroke” earlier than the Spurs’ Nov. 2 sport towards the Timberwolves at Frost Financial institution Heart.
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul has a phrase with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport towards the Utah Jazz, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Rick Egan)
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The crew supplied an replace on the coach’s situation, including that whereas he’s anticipated to make a full restoration, there is no such thing as a timeline on his return.
“Popovich, who has already began a rehabilitation program, is predicted to make a full restoration. At this level, a timeline for his return to the sidelines has not been decided,” the assertion learn. “Throughout this time, the group is grateful to the prolonged group for offering privateness and house to the Popovich household.”
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a name by the official, in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Rick Egan)
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Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has taken over in Popovich’s absence. The Spurs have gone 3-3 underneath Johnson’s reign.
Final week, Johnson spoke about Popovich’s medical episode and supplied a optimistic replace with out revealing that he had suffered a stroke.
“I might say that … he’s doing good,” he mentioned on the time. “We’ve been speaking. I’ve had my palms full with this, in attempting to remain above water. So, haven’t talked particulars and I’m unsure, about something.”
San Antonio Spurs performing head coach Mitch Johnson gestures to his gamers in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport towards the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photograph/Darren Abate)
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Popovich is the NBA’s profession chief with 1,390 victories and one other 170 postseason wins whereas successful 5 NBA titles. He’s in his twenty ninth season, all with San Antonio.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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