Popovich has led the Spurs ever since. “I’ve been blessed to be able to grow in my voice and be empowered by him in many ways,” Johnson said when the Spurs were in Paris for a pair of games ...

He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season — and hope for next season ...

Popovich’s record was 1,388-824 when he had the stroke, and the Spurs’ record since — 22-30, all with Johnson serving as the active coach — also goes toward his career numbers by league ...