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Gregg Popovich Doing Special Thing for Spurs While Recovering From Stroke

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich watches the game from the sidelines. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is still recovering from a mild stroke he had on Nov. 2 that has kept him away from coaching in person this season, but it hasn't stopped him from advising the team and interim coach Mitch Johnson from afar.

Johnson told The Athletic's Joe Vardon on Wednesday that he has "consistent communication" with Popovich, and he's even seen him some.

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