Spurs good news! 77-year-old Popovich continues to improve health wise, will continue to guide Wembanyama behind the scenes.

On August 4, Beijing time, Spurs CEO R.C. Buford recently appeared on a podcast, bringing exciting news about Popovich's condition. The 77-year-old former head coach continues to fight health issues, and his recovery is progressing positively.

When asked about Popovich's current health, Buford revealed: "He has been doing rehabilitation training, with a sense of purpose and diligence far beyond what we all imagined. His physical condition is steadily improving, and he has always been supporting the team behind the scenes." It was previously reported that Duncan accompanied Popovich throughout his rehabilitation training, and Ginobili often visited him.

Popovich led the Spurs to 1,390 regular-season wins, becoming the head coach with the most wins in NBA history, and he also led the Spurs to five championships. Last year, Popovich officially stepped down as the Spurs' head coach.

The decision was made against the backdrop of him suffering a mild stroke, which caused him to miss the final 77 regular-season games of the 2024-25 season.

Even after stepping down as head coach, the legend still retains the position of team president, involved in the Spurs' basketball operations, giving straightforward and highly valuable opinions on the team's performance.

During the Spurs' thrilling playoff run last season, it was reported that Popovich was always deeply involved in team affairs, offering constructive guidance regardless of wins or losses. His support was a key factor in Wembanyama and the young squad's journey to the Finals.

Seeing Popovich's optimistic recovery prospects, the entire Spurs team and all San Antonio fans are delighted. With the new season approaching, Popovich, whose health is improving, is expected to continue guiding Wembanyama behind the scenes.