US EditionSpurs to Name New Head Coach After Gregg Popovich's Departure
- The San Antonio Spurs announced Mitch Johnson as their new head coach on May 2, 2025, following Gregg Popovich's departure after the 2024-25 season.
- Johnson stepped in as interim coach during Popovich's recovery from a mild stroke, and Popovich decided to step down due to his desire to focus on his executive role.
- Johnson has been with the Spurs organization since 2016, rising through roles including Austin Spurs coach and Spurs assistant coach before leading the team for 77 games last season.
- The Spurs’ top executive expressed enthusiasm for Mitch Johnson as the new head coach, highlighting his strong values and promise, while star player Victor Wembanyama voiced confidence in Johnson’s capacity to develop successfully in the position.
- Johnson will lead the Spurs into their next phase, aiming to end a six-year playoff drought and build on Popovich's legacy, as Popovich transitions to full-time president of basketball operations.
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Spurs name Mitch Johnson as next head coach after Gregg Popovich's move to full-time team president
For the first time in nearly three decades, someone other than Gregg Popovich will be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. On Friday, the NBA franchise announced Mitch Johnson's promotion to head coach.The decision came shortly after it was confirmed Popovich would relinquish his head coaching duties and transition to the team's full-time president of basketball operations.Popovich has led Spurs basketball operations since 1994, balancing hi…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in nearly three decades, someone other than Gregg Popovich will be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. On Friday, the NBA franchise announced Mitch Johnson’s promotion to head coach. The decision came shortly after it was confirmed Popovich would relinquish his head coaching duties and transition to the team’s full-time president of basketball operations. Popovich has led Spurs…
Gregg Popovich To Be 'Vital' Part Of Spurs' Day-To-Day Operations
Gregg Popovich will continue to play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania. "I'm told Gregg Popovich will continue to be a vital part of the Spurs' day-to-day operations. He has even been in the facility over the last several days, preparing with staff for the Mitch Johnson era," said Charania. Popovich officially stepped down as Spurs head coach on Friday, citing the physical exerti…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in nearly three decades, someone other than Gregg Popovich will be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. On Friday, the NBA franchise announced Mitch Johnson’s promotion to head coach. The decision came shortly after it was confirmed Popovich would relinquish his head coaching duties and transition to the team’s full-time president of basketball operations. Popovich has led Spurs…
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