Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, suffered a stroke on Saturday, November 2, at the Frost Bank Center, the team's arena, shortly before the matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The official account of the NBA franchise issued an official statement informing about the delicate situation that Popovich experienced. According to the statement, Popovich has already begun a rehabilitation program and the team hopes he makes a full recovery. A timeline for his return to the bench has not yet been established.
In the statement, the San Antonio Spurs expressed their gratitude to the fans for providing privacy and space for the Popovich family during this difficult time.