Who is Mitch Johnson — the new coach of San Antonio Spurs?
Mitch Johnson factfile
Mitchell Johnson (born November 29, 1986) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the San Antonio Spurs.
Johnson replaced Gregg Popovich, who stepped down after 29 seasons.
He previously served as the interim head coach and assistant coach of the Spurs.
Also served as an assistant coach for the Austin Spurs from 2016 to 2019.
He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal.
Flanked by Spurs greats Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, the 76-year-old Popovich — speaking far more softly than he has in the past — said his health is improving and that he fully believes in Johnson.
'Things are getting better by the day, but it's not good enough for what we plan ahead,' Popovich said. 'So, it's time to make this change.'
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Popovich will remain with the Spurs as team president, and the leadership of the team — including CEO R.C. Buford and general manager Brian Wright — isn't changing. Nor will the team's ideals, Popovich said.
'That's the goal, to make sure we keep it going,' Popovich said, adding that he will do everything he can to help Johnson going forward.
Popovich removed his jacket before bringing Johnson to the podium, revealing a T-shirt with his new title: 'El jefe,' it said, the Spanish phrase for 'the boss.'
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