SAN ANTONIO ā The San Antonio Spurs are unsure when, or if, Gregg Popovich will return as coach this season.
Popovich suffered an undisclosed medical episode last Saturday about 2 1/2 hours prior to the Spurs' home game against Minnesota.
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San Antonio acting head coach Mitch Johnson said Popovich was ānot feeling well,ā but would not elaborate on what happened hours earlier.
Popovich has missed three games since, including Thursdayās home game against Portland.
When asked if there was any clarity about Popovich returning this season, Johnson could not provide an answer.
āI would say that ā¦ heās doing good,ā Johnson said Thursday. āWeāve been talking. Iāve had my hands full with this, in trying to stay above water. So, have not talked details and Iām not sure, about anything ā¦ that Iām ā¦ no details.ā
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said the players have not had much contact with Popovich, but they expect him to return soon.
āWe donāt hear a lot from Pop,ā Wembanyama said after t he Spurs' 118-105 win. āThey keep us informed as much as weāre allowed to know. So, Iām not worried about him. I know heās going to come back soon.ā
Popovich is the oldest coach in NBA history at 75 years old. In 2020, he surpassed the previous mark held by Hubie Brown as a 71-year-old in his final game as Memphisā head coach.
Popovich is the NBAās career leader with 1,390 victories and another 170 postseason wins while winning five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
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