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.

Happy Friday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter. As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, they remain without head coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered a stroke on November 2.

Gregg Popovich is imploring the Spurs to focus on one thing and one thing only amid his recovery, and that is winning