Spurs Name Mitch Johnson Head Coach

The San Antonio Spurs have named Mitch Johnson as their new head coach, marking him as the 19th head coach in franchise history. He succeeds Gregg Popovich, who transitioned to president of basketball operations after 29 seasons as head coach. Johnson, who has been with the Spurs for a decade, previously served as an assistant coach, including leading the team in the 2024-25 season after Popovich stepped down for health reasons, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to uphold the team’s culture.

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