Gregg Popovich Prepares to Return to Spurs

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, 75, is recovering from a mild stroke he suffered on November 2 and has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received during this time. In his first public comments since the health incident, Popovich stated he is looking forward to returning to the bench but acknowledged that he is not ready yet. The Spurs have performed with a 13-13 record under interim coach Mitch Johnson during Popovich's absence. While there is no set timetable for his return, doctors expect a full recovery. Popovich, the NBA's all-time winning coach, has led the Spurs to five championships and is in his 29th season with the team. He humorously noted that his rehabilitation team has found him to be 'less than coachable' as they work on his recovery.