Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is expected to make full recovery from stroke

Head coach Gregg Popovich looks on as the Spurs take on the Dallas Mavericks.

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.

Popovich is in his 29th season as coach of the Spurs and there is no timetable for his return to the sideline, the team said. The stroke happened on Nov. 2 at the team’s arena, and Popovich is expected to make a full recovery.