San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson has taken an even-keel approach to most of this season. Since taking over for the legendary Gregg Popovich in very early November, the 38-year-old assistant has stayed away from headline-type quotes. Following a 145-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Johnson may have come his closest to anything resembling eye-popping statements.
“At some point, if you can't stop them, schematically, individually, collectively, whatever we or I put out there as a game plan, we just need more resistance. If you played a pick up game, that would still be disappointing with no game plan.