Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery | iNFOnews.ca
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a call by the official, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.

Popovich is in his 29th season as coach of the Spurs and there is no timetable for his return to the sideline, the team said. The stroke happened on Nov. 2 at the team’s arena, and Popovich is expected to make a full recovery.

Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has been the acting head coach in Popovich’s absence.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery | iNFOnews.ca
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul has a word with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery | iNFOnews.ca
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, greets Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama as he walks off of the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery | iNFOnews.ca
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich calls out to players during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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