- ABC News
- November 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is continuing to recover after he suffered what the team called a "mild stroke" Nov. 2. Popovich has missed the past six games with what the team had previously referred to as an undisclosed medical episode. The Spurs provided a diagnosis and update on Popovich's status Wednesday, saying the coach suffered the stroke at the team's arena. The Spurs said Popovich has started a rehabilitation program and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no timeline for his return, but general manager Brian Wright said that Popovich is "doing well." "It is on all of us to play our part, to play our role, to continue to lean on each other, support each other, and be there for one another. And we look forward to the day that we can welcome him back," Wright said. "But it takes a village, and we're all committed to that. But most importantly, we're committed to making sure that he has everything he needs and giving him the time and space to...