Mitch Johnson earns full trust as Spurs head coach
Andscape.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated May 28, 2026

Mitch Johnson has been appointed head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, succeeding the longtime coach Gregg Popovich. Johnson previously served as an assistant coach with the team and has been recognized for gaining the organization's confidence. His promotion comes as the franchise looks to transition into a new era following Popovich's extensive tenure. The Spurs' upcoming season will be pivotal to establishing Johnson's coaching legacy in this storied franchise.
- •Mitch Johnson replaces Gregg Popovich as Spurs head coach
- •Johnson previously served as a Spurs assistant
- •The organization has expressed strong trust in Johnson
- •The Spurs aim to transition into a new competitive phase
- •Upcoming season critical for Johnson's coaching tenure
- 1:35 PMAndscape.com — San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson earns ‘full trust’ of legendary franchise - Andscape
"Mitch Johnson was a relatively low-profile assistant when he replaced Gregg Popovich atop the San Antonio Spurs, but he had earned the organization's trust.
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