The longtime Spurs coach suffered a mild stroke in November, which kept him sidelined for the rest of the season.

Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he's "getting better by the day" but that "it's time" for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs' coach.

Gregg Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago, saying at the news conference where the San Antonio Spurs formally introduced Mitch Johnson as his repl