Gregg Popovich thinks Duncan will return to Spurs next season

The Tim Duncan-led version of the Spurs that has been dominating for most of 18 seasons now may not be nearing its end after all.

Despite the prevailing thought around the league that this season would likely be 38-year-old Duncan's last, Gregg Popovich doesn't see it that way because of how well his beloved big man is playing.

The two men won't truly know until they discuss the matter this summer, like they did last offseason, but Popovich isn't planning the retirement party just yet.

"No matter how (the season) ends, I think Timmy is going to look at (retirement) again," Popovich told on Tuesday. "And if you ask me, my guess is that he'll go for another one because he has been so consistent this season."