Over those years, Johnson has been crucial in helping San Antonio develop its current key players-- most notably Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, among others.

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) backs toward the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) in the second half at Target Center.

Mitch Johnson never expected to be coach of the San Antonio Spurs, not even on an interim basis. It's his team going forward. Johnson, the acting coach for the final 77 games the Spurs played this ...

Mitch Johnson never expected to be coach of the San Antonio Spurs, not even on an interim basis. It's his team going forward. Johnson, the acting coach for the final 77 games the Spurs played this ...

Mitch Johnson never expected to be coach of the San Antonio Spurs, not even on an interim basis. It's his team going forward. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Johnson, the interim ...

SAN ANTONIO — Shortly after the news of Gregg Popovich stepping down as head coach for a front office role, it's now been announced that the Spurs have hired assistant Mitch Johnson to be their ...

Keldon Johnson reacted to the Spurs naming Mitch Johnson as Gregg Popovich’s successor with one of his trademark full-throated shows of positive emotion. “I'm excited,” the forward said.