There’s a deep mutual respect between the two, but Popovich has faced serious health issues. He hasn’t coached since Oct. 31 after suffering a stroke prior to tip-off on Nov. 2. More recently, he reportedly fainted while dining at a local restaurant, though he’s said to be recovering well.

Gregg Popovich is stable and back at home, resting, following a medical incident at a restaurant on Tuesday night that required an ambulance to be called and resulted in him being transported to a hospital.

Before a recent incident in which Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich was taken from a restaurant via ambulance, San Antonio players discussed his potential future.