Breaking down Gregg Popovich’s retirement timeline

Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty ImagesAfter Gregg Popovich’s quote as to whether he would continue coaching next season, it’s important to break down his retirement timeline.

First of all, predicting the 22-year leader’s exit is in the same realm of playing a round of “This Is The Season The Spurs Will Finally Miss The Playoffs”. It’s not a guarantee, but there are some consistent assurances.

One of my first memories was hearing Pop say that Tim Duncan would retire when he was ready and that he (Pop) might just go with him.

Then there was the promise to LaMarcus Aldridge that he would stay through the big man’s contract which takes us up to the end of this season.

Which makes the question of whether…