SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mitch Johnson extended his hand. Gregg Popovich shook it, then pulled him in for a hug instead. And with that, the torch was officially passed. It's a new era in San Antonio.

Holt struggled to get words out at times, the emotion of the day very clear. "I can't be him or 'El Jefe,' " Johnson said when asked what he'll take from Popovich. "But to be able to commit and ...

“I'm no longer coach,” Popovich said. “I'm 'El Jefe.'” Johnson took his seat at a microphone moments later, not before Popovich reminded those present that “he's going to do a great job.” Johnson ...

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Popovich removed his jacket before bringing Johnson to the podium, revealing a T-shirt with his new title: “El Jefe,” it said, the Spanish phrase for “the boss.” ...

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