San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had a 'mild stroke' in November, won't return to the bench this season. Popovich is in recovery and the team is being led by Mitch Johnson in his absence.
Key Points
Popovich had a 'mild stroke' in November and has not coached since.
Mitch Johnson is leading the Spurs in Popovich's absence.
Popovich is the NBA's career leader with 1,401 victories and five NBA titles.
Pros
Popovich is expected to make a full recovery from the stroke.
Cons
Popovich will not be returning to coach the team this season.