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The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals. It may not seem like it, but it’s been over a decade since their last Finals appearance in 2014.
Back then, the team looked a lot different. Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili were the names to know. Now, it’s young guns like Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, and, of course, Victor Wembanyama.
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However, the players aren’t the only thing that’s changed in San Antonio. The coaching staff has also shifted. While legendary head coach Gregg Popovich is still involved with the organization as the team’s President of Basketball Operations, sideline duties have been passed to Mitch Johnson, Popovich’s 39-year-old former assistant.
Don’t let his youthful age fool you. Johnson has learned from the best of the best and has clearly taken those lessons to heart. Here’s what to know about the coach at the helm of the San Antonio Spurs ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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