Mitch Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the Spurs, in line with Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.
Johnson was named the staff’s head coach after serving in that capability on an interim foundation most of this season. Gregg Popovich has retired from teaching as he continues to get well from a gentle stroke suffered in November. Popovich has taken a entrance workplace job as president of basketball operations.
It’s customary for groups to signal head coaches to multi-year contracts and this confirms Johnson will obtain a dedication past subsequent season.
Johnson, 38, has been with the group since 2016 when he was employed as an assistant coach for San Antonio’s G League affiliate in Austin. He grew to become an assistant with the NBA membership three years later.
Johnson led the Spurs to a 31-45 file after Popovich’s well being points. Johnson is the third-youngest lively coach within the league, behind solely Boston’s Joe Mazzulla and Utah’s Will Hardy.
