Gregg Popovich Unlikely to Return as Spurs Coach This Season Following Stroke

The 76-year-old NBA Hall of Famer's future remains uncertain as he recovers from a mild stroke suffered in November.

Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time winningest coach, is not expected to return to coaching the San Antonio Spurs this season after suffering a mild stroke in November.
Popovich, who has led the Spurs for 29 seasons and won five NBA championships, has been undergoing rehabilitation and expressed a desire to return, though his long-term future is unclear.
Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has served as interim head coach, guiding the Spurs to a 24-30 record and 12th place in the Western Conference standings this season.
The Spurs are also grappling with the loss of star player Victor Wembanyama, who has been ruled out for the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
Popovich has maintained communication with the team and Wembanyama during his recovery, continuing to provide guidance from afar despite his absence from the bench.