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.

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."

San Antonio Spurs CEO R.C. Buford was unable to provide a timeline for the return of Gregg Popovich when asked about the legendary head coach's

Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers.

The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.

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.

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.

One person who is very aware of the challenges that Wembanyama presents is Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, who recently had high praise for the sophomore superstar ahead of the matchup with the Spurs, per the NBA on X.

PARIS – Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is “attacking his rehab with the same resilience” after suffering a stroke in November that he’d shown on the bench, chief executive RC Buford said, but his return to the team this season remains in question.

As the Spurs move past the midway point of the season, there is no timeline for legendary coach Gregg Popovich's return to the bench. Popovich has been out since he suffered a mild stroke before a Nov 2 game,

Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.