Spurs HC Mitch Johnson receives multiyear commitment from team

Mitch Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the Spurs, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.

Johnson was named the team’s head coach after serving in that capacity on an interim basis most of this season. Gregg Popovich has retired from coaching as he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered in November. Popovich has taken a front office job as president of basketball operations.

It’s customary for teams to sign head coaches to multi-year contracts and this confirms Johnson will receive a commitment beyond next season.

Johnson, 38, has been with the organization since 2016 when he was hired as an assistant coach for San Antonio’s G League affiliate in Austin. He became an assistant with the NBA club three years later.

Johnson led the Spurs to a 31-45 record after Popovich’s health issues. Johnson is the third-youngest active coach in the league, behind only Boston’s Joe Mazzulla and Utah’s Will Hardy.