Known for his steady demeanor and strong rapport with players, Johnson seems ready for the role.Originally from Seattle, Johnson played college ball at Stanford, earning a sociology degree before a three-year professional stint that included time in the NBA G League.

After the San Antonio Spurs announced head coach Gregg Popovich’s indefinite hiatus from the team on Monday, citing illness, the public wonders about the team’s interim selection.

Gregg Popovich will unfortunately miss some time as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs before an upcoming road trip. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the head coach “ suffered a health issue ” before a recent game. He will miss an indefinite period, including upcoming games against the Clippers and and the Rockets.