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6 top coaching candidates who could replace San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich if unable to return after stroke

Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
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The San Antonio Spurs revealed that head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a “mild stroke” on Nov. 2 and will be out indefinitely. Popovich previously missed the last six games with what the Spurs said was an undisclosed medical episode.

Popovich, who is 75 and the oldest coach in the league, is the NBA’s winningest head coach with 1,390 victories and has captured five NBA championships. With uncertainty surrounding his return to the sidelines, here are six potential full-time coaching candidates for the Spurs.

Mitch Johnson

Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs
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Becky Hammon

Becky Hammon, San Antonio Spurs
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Sam Cassell

Sam Cassell, San Antonio Spurs
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Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy, San Antonio Spurs
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Mike D’Antoni

Mike D'Antoni
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Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
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