Gregg Popovich is recovering from his Nov. 2 stroke, the Spurs say

SAN ANTONIO – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich continues to recover after suffering what the team called a “mild stroke” on Nov. 2.

Popovich has missed the last seven games, including Wednesday night's win over the Washington Wizards, because the team previously suffered an undisclosed medical incident.

The Spurs provided a diagnosis and update on Popovich's condition on Wednesday, saying the coach suffered the stroke at the team's arena. The Spurs said Popovich has begun a rehabilitation program and is expected to make a full recovery.

There is no timetable for his return, but general manager Brian Wright said Popovich is “doing well.”

“It’s up to all of us to do our part, to play our part, to continue to lean on each other, support each other and be there for each other. And we look forward to the day when we can welcome him back,” Wright said before Wednesday's game. “But it takes a village, and that's what we're all committed to. But most of all, we're committed to it “That he has everything he needs and give him the time and space to continue to recover. And we'll see.” I'm looking forward to getting him back.

Popovich is the NBA's winningest head coach with 1,390 wins and another 170 postseason victories with five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.

Popovich, 75, is the oldest coach in NBA history. In 2020, he surpassed the previous mark held by Hubie Brown (71 years old) in his final game as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Mitch Johnson, 37, served as the Spurs' interim head coach during Popovich's absence. Johnson will coach the Spurs for the foreseeable future, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania.

“As I said, it is not one person’s job at this moment to follow in Pop’s footsteps,” Wright said. “It's a village. And like I said, we all came together. We all play our parts in that role and we will continue to do that and that is what he would want.”

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.