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.

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.

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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."

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.

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.

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. That means there’s no deal — yet.

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris, France. San Antonio outscored Indiana 45-23 in the third en route to the win. Victor Wembanyama finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 20, and Chris Paul had three and seven assists.