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Spurs reveal details of Gregg Popovich’s health issue

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Nov 13, 2024 1:37 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs have shared an update on the health issue that led to Gregg Popovich's departure from the team.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Spurs revealed that Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 when the team was preparing to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Popovich has begun a rehabilitation program and is expected to recover fully.

The Spurs added that a timeline for Popovich’s return to the team’s bench has not been determined.

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A recent report indicated that there was a “great level of concern” among the Spurs for Popovich’s health, and we can now see why.

Popovich, who will turn 76 in January, is the oldest head coach in the NBA and league history. There has been talk for years about his retirement, and he nearly called it a career due to health complications in 2015.

In Popovich's absence, spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson has taken over as interim head coach. San Antonio has gone 3-3 in Popovich’s absence and will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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