Gregg Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago, saying at the news conference where the San Antonio Spurs formally introduced Mitch Johnson as his replacement that the time was right to make that move.

Mitch Johnson will officially be introduced as the new head coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, marking a significant milestone in his coaching career.

Johnson took over head coaching duties from Popovich, who suffered a stroke and had been away from the team indefinitely.