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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich It has been reported that he has some health problems and will be away from the field indefinitely. In his absence, assistant coach Mitch Johnson will serve as interim head coach. The unfortunate news came from ESPN’s Shams Charania, but details about his health are unknown so far.
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Gregg Popovich was dismissed due to health problem

Gregg Popovich’s health news came before the Spurs play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The team announced that Popovich, 75, would not be able to coach the game and Johnson would assume head coaching responsibilities.
ESPN’s Shams Charania shared the news about Popovich’s health issue on He is expected to serve as interim head coach for the duration. and Wednesday vs. Rockets game, sources tell ESPN,” he wrote on the platform.

Johnson, who is preparing to replace Popovich, told the press that he was “not feeling well.” Johnson also coached the Spurs against the Los Angeles Clippers in Southern California on Monday night and addressed Popovich’s absence before the game. “I want to start by saying the impact that the players that Pop has coached and the staff that has worked with him in the San Antonio community has had on our organization,” Johnson said (via ESPN ).
He continued: “It’s hard to express or put it into words and it would be unfair if I tried. He’s played such a huge role for me personally and his health is our No. 1 priority right now. We support him in everything. That’s 100% and he was with me last night “I’ve talked to him, he’s in good spirits and we can’t wait to have him back.”
Popovich became the longest-tenured coach in the league and is currently in his 29th season with the Spurs. In addition, he has been awarded many amazing accolades, including the record for most wins in NBA history with 1,391 career victories. He also has another 170 playoff wins to his credit. He also led five teams to win NBA championships during his career. At the time of writing, it is unclear when Popovich will return to his duties.
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