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Gregg Popovich is recovering from a Nov. 2 stroke, the Spurs say
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Gregg Popovich is recovering from a Nov. 2 stroke, the Spurs say

SAN ANTONIO – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich continues to recover after suffering a “mild stroke” on Nov. 2.

Popovich has missed the past six games with what the team previously called an undisclosed medical episode.

The Spurs provided a diagnosis and update on Popovich’s status on Wednesday, saying the coach suffered a stroke at the team’s arena.

“Popovich, who has already begun a rehabilitation program, is expected to make a full recovery,” Spurs said in a statement. “At this time, no timeline has been set for his return to the sidelines. During this time, the organization is grateful to the extended community for providing privacy and space for the Popovich family.”

Popovich is the NBA’s winningest head coach with 1,390 wins and another 170 postseason wins with five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.

Popovich, 75, is the oldest coach in NBA history. In 2020, he passed the previous mark, held by Hubie Brown (71 years old) in his last game as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Mitch Johnson, 37, served as the Spurs’ acting head coach during Popovich’s absence. Johnson will coach the Spurs for the foreseeable future, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

This report used information from The Associated Press.