Mitch Johnson Named Spurs Head Coach After Popovich

The San Antonio Spurs have named Mitch Johnson as their new head coach, succeeding Gregg Popovich, who is moving into a full-time team president role after recovering from a mild stroke. Johnson, who served as interim head coach last season and has been part of the Spurs staff for a decade, finished the season with a record between 31-34 wins and 45-48 losses, depending on sources. Popovich departs as the NBA’s all-time winningest coach with five championships and six Finals appearances, leaving a legacy of nearly three decades. Johnson was chosen to maintain continuity, earning strong support from Spurs officials and players. Popovich remains actively involved, present at the facility during the offseason and guiding the franchise’s direction. The move marks the end of the Popovich coaching era and the start of a new chapter under Johnson.