The legendary basketball coach Gregg Popovitch left the position of technician of the San Antonio Spurs for an indefinite period due to health problems. The latest information from USA is that Popovich “had a health issue” before Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolvesin which he was absent from the bench.
Considered one of the best coaches in basketball history, Popovich, 75, is synonymous with success, perseverance and loyalty to the Spurs, which he has led continuously since the 1996-1997 season. Popovich completely changed the DNA of the franchise and led the Spurs to win five rings (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014).
The extraordinary career of NBA of Popovich is above all linked to a basketball myth like Tim Duncan and also other exceptional players like David Robinson, Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker or the Argentinian Manu Ginobili. Since last year, he has had the responsibility of molding a generational talent like the Frenchman from Spurs. Victor Wembanyama.
“The assistant coach should Mitch Johnson acting as interim manager for an indefinite period, including this Monday’s match against Los Angeles Clippers and Wednesday before Houston Rockets“, reported the television channel ESPNwho did not give details of the technician’s health problems.
