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The San Antonio Spurs have announced that their head coach, Gregg Popovich, suffered a mild stroke earlier this month. According to the team, the 75-year-old coach experienced the medical episode on Nov. 2 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Despite this health scare, the team has assured fans that Popovich is expected to make a full recovery and has already started a rehabilitation program.

Popovich has been away from the team since the incident, and the organization has not set a timeline for his return. Mitch Johnson, serving as the interim head coach, stepped in just hours before the Nov. 2 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Johnson described Popovich's condition as an "unexpected illness" and noted that situations like this demand readiness from the team for any sudden changes.

Earlier reports from ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania on Nov. 4 mentioned that Popovich would be away from the team for an "indefinite period" while recovering from the health setback. The Spurs have expressed their gratitude towards the community for respecting the privacy of the Popovich family during this time.

Gregg Popovich is considered one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. He has led the Spurs to five NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. His remarkable career also includes winning two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Popovich is currently in his 29th season as San Antonio's head coach, making him one of only five coaches to achieve five or more NBA titles.

The team continues to rally under the leadership of interim coach Johnson, who emphasized the importance of being prepared for such unexpected situations. As the Spurs move forward, they do so with the hope and expectation that Gregg Popovich will soon return to the helm, continuing his storied legacy in professional basketball.