San Antonio Spurs interim coach Mitch Johnson provided a statement before addressing the media Monday at Intuit Dome that highlighted Gregg Popovich's "impact on our organization" on the heels of what the team announced would be an indefinite absence after suffering a health issue Saturday at the Frost Bank Center.

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.