2025-02-23 01:46:27

Gregg Popovich not expected to return to San Antonio Spurs this year – report

ESPN reports coach will not return this seasonPopovich, 76, suffered mild stroke in NovemberSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, is not expected to return this season as he continues recovering from a mild stroke suffered in November, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The future of the 76-year-old Hall of Famer remains uncertain as the team navigates a challenging season without him.Popovich, who has led the Spurs since 1996 and won five NBA championships, suffered the stroke on 2 November before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson stepped in as interim head coach and has since compiled a 21-27 record while leading a young Spurs squad. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/22/gregg-popovich-san-antonio-spurs-stroke-status

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