Monday evening in Los Angeles, Victor Wembanyama came close to a triple-double. Author of 24 points, in addition to having accumulated 13 rebounds, 9 blocks, 3 assists and 3 interceptions, the Frenchman had an ultra-complete match, but could not prevent the defeat of the San Anotonio Spurs, beaten 113-104 by the Clippers. A meeting again contested without Gregg Popovich on the bench.
Already absent on Saturday for San Antonio's success against Minnesota, “Pop” will also miss the trip to Houston on Wednesday, his franchise announced in a press release published Monday. Announced “slightly ill” by the Spurs staff, the iconic 75-year-old coach suffered from a “health problem” according to ESPN, and will be replaced at the head of the team by his assistant Mitch Johnson. for an indefinite period.”
“I’m told he’s going to make it”
A blur that worries San Antonio, where we remember that Popovich had already missed several games for his team ten years ago, when he had to undergo two operations to treat a heart arrhythmia problem.
“I was able to talk to him last night, morale is good. He's going to get better. He's doing well, and we can't wait to get past this moment, Mitch Johnson wanted to reassure on Monday. It is impossible to put into words the impact he had on the franchise, the players he coached, the coaches he trained, and the city of San Antonio. His health is priority number 1.”
Don Harris, journalist for local channel News 4 San Antonio, gave a little more news during the day: “A little relief: I'm told he's going to be okay. No further details at this time,” he wrote on X.
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The most experienced coach in the NBA, Gregg Popovich is playing his 29th season at the head of the Spurs, whom he led to five championship titles (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014).
