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Spurs Announce Gregg Popovich Recovering From Mild Stroke Suffered on Nov. 2

San Antonio has been without its coach for almost two weeks.

Patrick Andres

Gregg Popovich during the Spurs' 112–107 exhibition loss to the Thunder on Oct. 7, 2024.
Gregg Popovich during the Spurs' 112–107 exhibition loss to the Thunder on Oct. 7, 2024. / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2, the Spurs announced in a Wednesday morning release.

Per the team, Popovich had his stroke at the Frost Bank Center. The coach is expected to make a full recovery.

"At this point, a timeline for his return to the sidelines has not been determined," the Spurs said. "During this time, the organization is grateful to the extended community for providing privacy and space to the Popovich family."

Mitch Johnson, a sixth-year San Antonio assistant, has been serving as the team's interim coach since Popovich suffered his stroke.

Popovich, 75, is in his 29th season coaching the Spurs. Considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of North American sports, he has led San Antonio to five championships.

The Spurs are currently 5-6, 12th in the Western Conference and one game behind the Sacramento Kings for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

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Patrick Andres is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in December 2022, having worked for The Blade, Athlon Sports, Fear the Sword and Diamond Digest. Andres has covered everything from zero-attendance Big Ten basketball to a seven-overtime college football game. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a double major in history .

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