Spurs heart Victor Wembanyama has expressed optimism that head coach Gregg Popovich, at present sidelined with an undisclosed well being concern, will rejoin the staff imminently.
After main the Spurs to a 118-105 win over the Blazers on Thursday, Wemby was requested if he had spoken to Popovich because the legendary coach suffered a well being scare final Saturday.
“We do not hear quite a bit from Pop, however they preserve us knowledgeable as a lot as we’re allowed to know,” Wemby told reporters. “So, I am not anxious about him. I do know he will come again quickly. However, no, we’re not speaking to him immediately that a lot.”
The French phenom praised interim coach Mitch Johnson for “doing an excellent job” in his fourth sport in command of the staff in Popovich’s absence. The Spurs are 2-2 beneath Johnson, which incorporates a formidable 113-103 win over the Timberwolves.
Johnson additionally supplied an replace on Popovich, disclosing particulars of their most up-to-date dialog. The interim coach stated Popovich is “doing good” however does not know definitively how lengthy he’ll stay sidelined.
“We have been speaking,” Johnson said. “I’ve had my arms full with this, attempting to remain above water. So, haven’t talked particulars [about his health] and I am undecided about something.”
Earlier this week, Johnson told ESPN’s Michael C. Wright that Popovich is “at house and resting” and “is in good spirits.”
The Spurs (4-5) try to return to the playoffs for the primary time because the 2018-19 season. They’re set to get an enormous enhance in that endeavor as Devin Vassell, their second-leading scorer final season, will return from a foot damage this weekend. Vassell will make his season debut towards the Blazers on Saturday, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.