The NBA world was shocked when news dropped about longtime coach Gregg Popovich stepping down as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich has been with the organization for a long time, and now will be transitioning over to a new role.
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Due to this news, it leaves a hole in the Spurs’ coaching staff. But it seems that the Spurs have found the person to lead them going forward.
San Antonio is hiring assistant Mitch Johnson to take over as the next head coach of the franchise. Johnson replaced Popovich on the sidelines this season, and the organization seems to have liked the job that he did.
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media.
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
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 2, 2025
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