With the San Antonio Spurs in Paris for a pair of games against the Indiana Pacers this week, the absence of coach Gregg Popovich looms over what would otherwise be a showcase for the NBA and second-year French star Victor Wembanyama.

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Gregg Popovich has played a key role in the NBA as the head coach of San Antonio Spurs. He has led his basketball team to victory in numerous matches and seasons in the NBA. However, supporters of San Antonio Spurs are panicking about the current state of Gregg Popovich as the mentor is yet to appear on the sideline in 2025.

Gregg Popovich is still away from the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a stroke last fall. While it’s unclear when he will be able to return to the bench, if at all, Spurs CEO R.C. Buford, a longtime friend of Popovich, had a very positive update on his recovery on Wednesday.

We know in a season it is not going to be a straight line,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said. “The long term is never being questioned."

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remains away from the San Antonio Spurs as he recovers from a stroke, but he is still in tune with his players. Spurs guard Chris Paul revealed that Popovich calls him after every game to discuss what the coach saw.

The Spurs coach has not been on the sidelines since suffering a stroke on Nov. 2 before the team's game that evening.

Wembanyama was born and raised in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a western Paris suburb, and has made it a focus this week to introduce his teammates to Parisian culture and the life he led before he became the NBA Rookie of the Year and likely next face of the league.

Gregg Popovich will be away from the Spurs for an indefinite period due to a health issue. Popovich, 75, suffered his health issue ahead of San Antonio's game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Spurs initially announced Popovich would miss that game with an undisclosed illness but would later provide more information.

The San Antonio Spurs CEO recently shared update on the Hall of Famer head coach Gregg Popovich after he suffered a mild stroke last year.

San Antonio Spurs veteran guard Chris Paul revealed that Gregg Popovich calls him after every game amid his absence from the team.