The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Gregg Popovich, 75, suffered a mild stroke, the Spurs’ website reports.
The legendary coach sought medical help on November 2 and has already started the rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery.
So far, however, it is not known when Popovich will resume work.
At present, his assistant Mitch Johnson is the acting head coach of Spurs.
Gregg Popovich is the record holder for the number of wins—1,390—in the NBA regular season. Also, he has 170 wins in playoff matches. Popovich has been leading the Spurs since 1996, and he has won the NBA title 5 times with the team.
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