The absence of Gregg Popovich after he suffered what the Spurs have termed a "mild stroke" has created a "difficult time for everyone" in the organization," general manager Brian Wright said Wednesday. "There is clearly a void and we will miss him," Wright said.

The Spurs will give Gregg Popovich all the time he needs. But they won't do it just because they owe it to the greatest basketball coach they ever had.