Since Gregg, Mitch Johnson has been Spurs’ interim coach suffered what the team called a mild stroke before a Nov. 2 game.

Fortunately, the 75-year-old Popovich is reportedly recovering well and the team remains confident he can return to the bench. reports Sam Amick at The Athletic.

While team sources said there is no timetable for a return for Popovich, the league’s all-time winningest coach continues to make progress and the organization remains hopeful that he will indeed resume the role he has held since 1996.

Popovich will be welcome back if he wants to return, his retirement should always have been on his terms. Popovich is the winningest NBA coach of all time, as well as a five-time NBA champion and coach of Team USA to an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. His impact on the entire sport is unparalleled as his coaching roster includes Mike Budenholzer, Ime Idoka, Steve Kerr, Mike Brown and many more.

It would be a joy to see Gregg Popovich back on the NBA sidelines, especially for an 11-9 Spurs team that exceeded preseason expectations. However, if he decides to take a break from basketball and tend to his vineyards, no one will blame him. Popovich has earned the right to make that decision whenever he feels ready.