The San Antonio Spurs are hiring Mitch Johnson as the team’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Johnson, a decade-long assistant and the interim coach since Gregg Popovich’s stroke in November, officially becomes the legendary coach’s successor.
By appointing Johnson, the Spurs preserve the identity and organizational structure established by Popovich, CEO RC Buford, and GM Brian Wright, who joined the team in the same 2016 offseason as Johnson.
Johnson’s leadership during the latter part of the 2024-25 season earned widespread praise, and now he takes the reins of a young, rebuilding team featuring rising stars like Stephon Castle. His promotion signals trust in internal development — a core Spurs value.
Breaking: The San Antonio Spurs are hiring assistant Mitch Johnson as the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Johnson has been an assistant in Spurs program for a decade, took over as interim coach in November – and now earns job as Gregg Popovich’s successor. pic.twitter.com/43tpK5gEA9
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