Deep appreciation expressed by the San Antonio Spurs towards Gregg Popovich
Spurs Say Goodbye to Popovich, Welcome Johnson
Buckle up, basketball fans! The shakeup in the NBA is real. This past Friday, the San Antonio Spurs dropped a bomb, announcing the departure of their long-time coach, Gregg Popovich. Yep, you heard that right. After 29 years in the coaching helm, Pop's moving on.
Popovich's exit was met with a touching farewell video from the team, emphasizing the legendary coach's brilliance on and off the court. While we're still a bit teary-eyed about the news, let's move on to the next chapter.
Enter Mitch Johnson, the new man in charge. Johnson, a Stanford alum and former Spurs assistant coach, has been promoted to head coach after serving as interim head coach during much of the 2024-25 season when Pop stepped back.
Here's a sneak peek of the new boss in action.
Remember to check out our deep dive: Popovich's Reign Over, Johnson Takes the Spurs' Helm
Fun Fact: Mitch Johnson, an impressive point guard at Stanford with 534 assists to his name, joined the Spurs organization back in 2016. He's been climbing the ranks ever since, becoming the head coach after a stint as an assistant under Popovich. He even took the interim head coaching duties in 2024. So, it's safe to say he's got some serious basketball pedigree.
- The announcement of Gregg Popovich's departure as coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 years of coaching highlights a significant change in the NBA's sports-analysis landscape.
- The San Antonio Spurs' farewell video to Popovich, their long-time basketball coach, showcased his brilliance on and off the court during his coaching career in the NBA.
- In Port's (San Antonio Spurs') next chapter, Mitch Johnson, a Stanford alum and former Spurs assistant coach, is set to transition from interim to head coach, starting a new era of coaching in the sports-analysis world.
- Sports-analysis enthusiasts should catch our detailed analysis, 'Popovich's Reign Over, Johnson Takes the Spurs' Helm,' to understand the impact of the roster change on the team's basketball prospects.
- Bringing a basketball pedigree bolstered by his impressive performance as a point guard at Stanford and his years spent as Popovich's assistant coach, Mitch Johnson seems poised to lead the Spurs in the upcoming NBA season.
