During the Spurs' match on Saturday against the Wolves, Gregg Popovich was not on the bench due to “illness”. Unfortunately, he's not coming back right away. The legendary San Antonio coach – 75 years old – will indeed be absent until further notice for health reasons…
The news was announced by insider Shams Charania ofESPN. It is assistant Mitch Johnson who will coach Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in Pop's absence, who must face the Clippers this Monday and the Rockets on Wednesday.
No specific reason has been revealed but it is known that Popovich is suffering from a “health problem”.
Ah no hein… ????????????
You don't touch Pop. https://t.co/pHo840AKfy
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) https://twitter.com/TrashTalk_fr/status/1853462683590250880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Without wanting to speculate on Gregg Popovich's concerns, it's difficult not to be a little worried when we know that the legendary Spurs coach is 75 years old and that he is the oldest coach in the NBA.
Pop has been on the San Antonio bench since 1996, becoming the winningest coach in NBA history (1,391 victories, five times NBA champion, three times Coach of the Year).
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Source text: Shams Charania
