Ditch Mitch & Burn Big Red
‘Ditch Mitch & Burn Big Red’ remains under construction as a online presentation.
Website: Michael & The Cricket
Presentation Title: / Ditch Mitch & Burn Big Red
Draft: June 13, 2026 /
Completion Date July 2026 /
Topic: … … the (32-0 ) Ward Smith Coaching dismissal / The Dean Smith effigy burning, as per Mitchell C. Johnson and Sean Sweney
No person in there right mind would call for the dismissal of Mitchell C Jonson or Sean Sweeney as basketball coaches.
After the 2026 NBA Finals such ridiculous fan chirping could be heard on the internet
We are almost certain that the San Antonio Spurs or Orlando Magic organizations know they have found diamonds in these two coaches.
Although neither is great, yet, 39 year-old coaches are not great. they become great with experience.
Greeg Popovich wasn’t a great coach at the age of 39, but he is now.
Below we have provided two stories of coaching dissatisfaction to serve as examples of chirpping fans …
They Hung Dean Smith in effigy ….
January 7, 1965, UNC basketball coach Dean Smith was hung in effigy by students outside Woollen Gym after a 107-85 loss to Wake Forest.
The protest occurred during his fourth season following a four-game losing streak. Player Billy Cunningham pulled down the dummy, while Smith, unfazed, later recalled the incident with humor.
Details regarding the 1965 incident:
Context: The team had lost four consecutive games, culminating in a 22-point defeat to Wake Forest.
The Scene: Around 100 students gathered at the gym when the team bus returned, with a dummy hanging from a tree, which Smith recognized by its “big nose”.
While Assistant Coach Ken Rosemond noted the incident, Smith instructed players to stay on the bus to avoid confrontation.
Billy Cunningham, a player on the team, went out and tore the effigy down.
It remains a notable moment in UNC history, representing the high-pressure, early-tenure struggles of the future Hall of Fame coach.
Smith, who was not actually fired, went on to lead the team to a win over Duke shortly after and never had another losing season in his career.
Despite this early low point, Smith was supported by the university administration and eventually became beloved by the same fan base, with the current arena bearing his name. Coach Smith opposed the naming of the arena.
The good news was that the uppity snobby, raised nose, self indulgent UNC fan base stopped trying to hang real live (black) people at about the same time as this event. The Carolina fan base hasn’t changed much over the years. They have just gotten richer and more protective of their own clicks.
Of course, the entire bushel of apples is seldom rotten, you can always find good apples. The Carolina fan base has many great people.
In 1983, I witnessed six college age guys call a black guy out of a campus house and rough him up because he was dating a white woman. Jimmy, a U.N.C. starting point guard, had to explain the situation to me, I was in disbelief as to the reason for the attack. We did stand up and move forward, giving a little presence warning. Things subsided shortly thereafter.
The true racism of the geographical area was demonstrated when Coach Smith had the first lack player on the team.
Charlie Scott was a two-time All-American and became the first great African-American player in ACC history.
Charlie was the first Black scholarship athlete to play for Dean Smith and the University of North Carolina (UNC) men’s basketball team, joining in 1967 and debuting on the varsity team in December of that year. He was a trailblazer in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), leading the Tar Heels to two Final Four appearance.
Beyond recruiting Scott, Smith was a vocal proponent of civil rights in Chapel Hill, including efforts to desegregate local businesses. Local, as meaning, Chapel Hill!
1965-1966 Garrett High School boys basketball sectional champion team honored … …
Garret High School lost one game in 1966, Ward Smith, who remains today the winningest coach in GHS history, was fired.
HONORED! … Thank God, it’s about time … because in 1966, seven days after they won the sectional mentioned above, the majority of the people in the town of Garret wanted to burn the team bus on the team’s way home from the Regional State tournament round. In addition, they might have lynched the head coach, Ward Smith if they hadn’t chanced being charged by crime for doing it.
The 1966 Garrett High School (Indiana) boys basketball team remains a legendary squad in the school’s athletic history,
recognized as the only team to ever finish the regular season undefeated.
The undefeated 1966 GHS Railroaders basketball team were perfect in the regular season with 24 wins 0 losses, they were rated as high as number 3 in the State of Indiana. Everyone in the city of Garret expected to see the team in the State Championship at Butler Field House, in Indianapolis, Indiana. But they got upset in the regional and fell way short of all expectations, especially their own.
They had a 11 year GHS Coach at the helm. The team had extra-ordinary size. The biggest best center in the State of Indiana, Chuck Bavis, two huge forwards, Mike Heitz, and a gun slinging Freshman, Tony ;the Tiger’ Milller. they were loaded.
The regional is a long way away from a State championship, Four more difficult tournament wins are required to get there, and Garrett would have, should have, might have …. well, you understand the point.
… anyway, only if, “ifs and buts were candy and nuts, everyday would be Christmas”.
They lost one game in 1966, nobody was injured or lynched, and Ward Smith, who remains today the winningest coach in GHS history, was fired.
My first ever ‘LIVE” official basketball game was watching … this team play in the early 1966 basketball season.
The gym was packed, there wasn’t much space in the place anyway, but the capacity had people standing out the doors trying to get in. My Dad took me to the game and didn’t let go of my hand the entire time, he was afraid that one misstep from and the tiny court or crazy fans would injure me. I was overly excited and had to be held. I had a tendency to always get myself down to the court, or next to the field during a football game. We left in the second half to escape the crowd. I never forgot that night.
I had a long friendship with Tony Miller, Doctor Tony, he saved my toes from constant pain with his surgery. I never again had a painful in-grown big toe problem in my entire career. He is a wonderful person, and we had lots of weeks together at summer basketball camps, he was the camp director, and I was a young high school student working a a paid camp counselor. We enjoyed lots of basketball and fun for a few summers at the Hoosier Basketball Camp.
Tony preferred shooting over passing! He did that quite well, he set scoring records at the University of Florida during his college career.
Tony , myself, Andy Herzer and Ward Smith were the G.H.S. Railroader H.B.C camp connection … … … what a great way to spend a summer day it was.
Chuck played at Purdue, until his car … … . All the Heitz family boys played in college, Mike, played at West Virginia, I think? Eventually Tommy Heitz played at Kentucky, Tony Miller was a starter for years with the Florida Gators in the tough S.E.C, …
Surviving members of the 1966 Garrett High School boys basketball team were honored in between the varsity and reserve games against Tippecanoe Valley on Feb. 14 at the Paul Bateman Gymnasium. Team members in attendance included senior cheerleader Nancy (Capin) Feagler, seniors Dave Miller, Dave Stewart and Jim Vogel; juniors Scott Bishop, Dave Clark, Ron Cutler and Mike Jacobs; sophomores Dan Clark, Mike Heitz, Sam Hopkins and Jim Redmond; and freshman Tony Miller. Not in attendance was sophomore Wayne Roberts. Deceased members of the team and support staff include head coach Ward Smith and players Chuck Bavis, Rick Lewis, Denny Feagler, Ron Kearns, Dan Likes, Eddie Myers and Joe DePew, along with cheerleader Cathy (Barcus) Gilliland. This team finished the regular season undefeated.
Of course being from the Planet Pluto Professional Basketball League, (PPPBL) . I have some hoops knowledge . However, I have absolutely no idea how to coach an NBA basketball team day-to-day, or month-to-month. Nevertheless, there are some basic principles that remain shared between the different terrestrial basketball domains.
One shared principal is that a great championship basketball team needs a great coach. There are many great coaches. They come in many flavors and different sizes. Each has their own unique path and method of achieving success. All great coaches are very noticeable to good players and other coaches on every planet.
Like a person who can taste a fine wine, knowing how it is made is not required. It is simply … …
While closely observing Mitchell C. Johnson coach the San Antonio NBA basketball team for the past nine months, I can say with absolute certainty, The Spurs are lucky to have Mitch Johnson as the head basketball coach. In my opinion, he is very good at his craft. I am willing to also say this young thirty-nine (39) year old Coach is going to turn into a fine wine some day.
Read the articles titled: ‘Ditch Mitch’ which is actually an Antithesis Presentation to the article title.
… antitheses; Greek for “setting opposite”, from ἀντι- “against” and is used in writing or speech either as a proposition that contrasts with or reverses some previously mentioned proposition, … or when two opposites are introduced together for contrasting effect. Thus, ‘Ditch Mitch’ is the opposite of its title, claiming you better hope Mitch Johnson remains as the Spurs Head Coach for some time. No great coach was born at being a great coach at birth. It takes time, like a fine wine. Just as the grapes on Loire Valley, France turn into fine wine, Mitch Johnson is going to improve his mastery into a great coach.
‘Ditch Mitch’ is a coaching analysis and critique of some of the difficult situations and decisions made by Spurs Head Coach. It is not a criticism, quite the opposite, it’s a presentation of ideas for growth.
The ‘Key’ to the 2026 NBA Final is;
‘Butt Slapping’ the Young Thorough Bred Basketball Player, Carter Bryant.
Read: ‘Bobby The Butt Slapper’
Podcast & Page found here.
Tha deep analogy comparing professional basketball players to thoroughbred racehorses, specifically highlighting the legendary mare Zenyatta
Mitch Johnson on Spurs Playing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals
THEY WON GAME 7 of the WCF, onto the 2026 NBA FINALS!
Mitch is one very ‘COOL Cookie’ … … in this pressure situation.
The Spurs organization found a ROCK.
Date June 1, 2026
Coach Mitch Johnson speaks most often in the first person plural, which is the word “WE”. The first person singular is “I”
An observation made in dozens of 2026 pregame and post game San Antonio Spurs interviews.
MINDSET WELL EXPRESSED
Grammar Lesson Examples Humor intended)
First Person Singular: “I am a great coach. I am the best coach in the entire world . (maybe on Pluto as well). My work is impeccable!
First Person Plural: We are great coaches, We are the best coaches in the entire world . ( We know Doctor Cricket Dunkenstein is the best coach on Pluto). Our work is impeccable!
Coach Mitchell is the BEST Coach in the NBA Western Conference 2026 season! Best … greatest
Funny?
Definitely the most, upps … one of the most, articulate .
Rumor: Coach Mitchell Chase Johnson was called, a NICKNAME ,by a former, Stanford University basketball player, (not sure his name), “The Diagram” or “The Clip Board”.
Apparetnly he loves to get the players out on the floor for walk through exercise, he moves the players like chess pieces, sometimes with clip board in hand.
What is the actual real nickname
Players report enjoyment in these sessions, easy fun work , word is, its a detailed ‘Chess Game” , figures — Stanford Guy .
Details sought
Gotta tell players NOT to engage Spike … Read ‘Do The Right Thing Shelton”. ( should explain)
Coach Mitch Johnson
Coach Mitch Johnson speaks post game 7 WCF. Never has he appeared more tired at any time this season.
Somebody should get this exhausted coach a chair. He deserves to rest and sit for a minute. Great work coach.
Remember, … Diamonds are formed by severe and extended pressure on a solid hard rock.
Mitch Johnson was pretty darn solid as Head San Antonio Spurs basketball coach in 2026. … …
[… just like complaining about the the refs, and filing a formal NBA office complaint, I may need to file a my complaint with the Global Pluto Basketball League (GPBL). Complaint Issue: Mitch Johnson remark “… … grind time … (when) nobody cares … I cared, coach … I guess Doctor Dunkenstein is a NOBODY. I created and wrote everything on this entire website throughout the entire season. I cared about every game. ( humor intended )
Hey, it’s Doc, … …. Doctor Cricket Dunkenstein, here again with breaking news.
The San Antonio Spurs made the ‘Cricket Caretaker’ permanent. Great news.
We , the cricket basketball world, (they, the Spurs) found a the guy who you all should listen to speak about Victor Wembanya’s basketball endeavors and the San Antonio Spurs. He actually knows a few things about the game … … …
He thinks, reads and speaks well … … probably from being around all those nerds on the campus of Standford? I will bet, he even writes well …… .
Mitch looks like ‘A Small Blessing’ for a big young man, Victor Wembanyama , and the entire Spurs team, as well as the organization. After Pop’s unexpected sudden health issues … … … . Naturally, questions and doubts were created by . those outside of the organization. Pop was a rock. Rocks like Pop are hard to find in the Texas basketball desert, actually anywhere, for that matter..
It’s good to be in a GOOD group of people. Mitch may even know how to raise crickets. We sure hope so.
( A good ‘Bass Fisherman‘ knows how to raise and use crickets to fish )
My first question to Mitch, “Do you fish”? Have you ever used crickets while fishing?
Between Victor and Mitch, neither of the two look old enough to purchase beer without an Identification card (ID). However, don’t let looks deceive you, they got good basketball heads behind those baby faces.
Question #2 for Mitch: Did your Dad have the same problem in Seattle that I had for a year, a problem called ‘guarding Tom Chambers’ , Sonics …. 1981-82?
Mitch Johnson
Johnson during a pre-game interview in 2026 | |
| San Antonio Spurs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 29, 1986 Seattle, Washington, U.S |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | O’Dea (Seattle, Washington) |
| College | Stanford (2005–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2011 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Coaching career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2009 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2010–2011 | VEF Rīga |
Coaching | |
| 2015–2016 | Portland Pilots (assistant) |
| 2016–2019 | Austin Spurs (assistant) |
| 2019–2024 | San Antonio Spurs (assistant) |
| 2024–2025 | San Antonio Spurs (interim HC) |
| 2025–present | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights | |
As head coach:
As assistant coach:
| |
Mitchell Chase Johnson[1] (born November 29, 1986) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He replaced Gregg Popovich, who stepped down after 29 seasons. He previously served as the interim head coach and assistant coach of the Spurs, and served as an assistant coach for the Austin Spurs from 2016 to 2019. He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal.
Early life
Johnson was born in Seattle, Washington, on November 29, 1986.[2] He is the son of former NBA player John Johnson, who won the 1979 NBA Finals with the Seattle SuperSonics,[3] and Jenny Redman.[4]
High school career
From 2002 to 2005, Johnson played for O’Dea High School under coach Phil Lumpkin, where he was the team captain.[4] During his time at O’Dea, he was a four time All-Metro selection, three-time All-area honor, two-time All-State, an MVP of state tournament and Metro Conference MVP.[4] He averaged 22 points and eight assists in his senior season and led O’Dea to two state championships.[4]
College career
Johnson played at Stanford University for the Cardinal from 2005 to 2009.[4] He graduated with a degree in sociology.[5]
Freshman season (2005–06)
Johnson played 30 games during his freshman season, starting in 20 of them. He made his college debut against UC Irvine on November 19, 2005, in which he played 19 minutes as a bench player, and had his first college start on December 31, 2005, against USC where he scored six points in 23 minutes of action. During his freshman season, he recorded a total of 98 assists and 25 steals, which is the second most on the team. Johnson was an All-Freshman Team Honorable Mention pick.[4]
Sophomore season (2006–07)
During Johnson’s sophomore season, he played 31 games and started 20 games. He recorded 103 assists, the second most on the team, while leading the team in steals with 29. On December 19, 2006, Johnson recorded a season—high 10 assists against Fresno State. On February 15, 2007, Johnson recorded 8 rebounds against Oregon State. Johnson scored 12 points against Oregon on February 17. Johnson scored 11 points, four assists and 4 rebounds on March 1 against Arizona State.[4]
Junior season (2007–08)
Johnson played in all 36 of his team’s games while starting in 35 games. On November 10, 2007, Johnson scored 14 points against Northwestern State. He played Northwestern again on November 15, where he scored 11 points, six rebounds and seven assists. On January 3, 2008, he scored 10 points and five field goals against UCLA in 38 minutes of action. Johnson recorded nine rebounds on January 13 against Oregon. On January 26, Johnson scored a career-high 16 points along with five rebounds and seven assists, winning against California. On February 24, Johnson contributed with 11 points, and recorded 14 points along with six assists on February 28 against Washington. Johnson achieved his first college double-double on March 13, with 11 points and 10 rebounds against Arizona. During the PAC—10 tournament against UCLA on March 15, Johnson recorded seven points, seven rebounds and five assists. During the NCAA tournament against Marquette on March 22, Johnson recorded a career—high 16 assists, breaking Stanford’s record for assists in a game. He recorded eight assists against Texas on March 28.[4]
Senior season (2008–09)
Johnson started all 32 games in which he played. On November 14, 2008, Johnson recorded 11 points and six assists, winning against Yale. On December 20, Johnson tied his previous career—high 16 points on 5 of 5 field goal shooting, and 4 of 4 shooting from 3 against Northwestern. On December 23, Johnson scored 14 points against Santa Clara, and he scored 14 points again on December 30 against Hartford. On January 8, 2009, Johnson contributed 10 points against Washington. On February 28, Johnson contributed with 10 points and four assists against USC. He achieved more than 500 career assists on March 5, winning against Arizona State. On March 12, Johnson moved to second place on Stanford’s assist list after recording five assists against Washington.[4]
Professional career
After leaving Stanford, Johnson went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft.[6] He joined the Tulsa 66ers on November 1, 2009 and played seven games in the NBA G-League [6] before he was waived a month later.[6] He also played briefly for Latvian club VEF Riga in the 2010-11 season, before deciding to pursue coaching.[7]
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Before coaching for the Austin Spurs, Johnson was a coaching intern for Seattle University in 2011,[8] served as a coach for an AAU team in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League,[9] and became an assistant coach for the Portland Pilots at the University of Portland.[10] Johnson was an assistant coach for the Pilots during the 2015–2016 season.[11][12]
Austin Spurs (2016–2019)
Johnson started his NBA coaching career as an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs in 2016.[13] Johnson won the G League Championship with the Austin Spurs in 2018.[14][15]
San Antonio Spurs (2019–present)
On September 20, 2019, the San Antonio Spurs hired Johnson to be an assistant coach for head coach Gregg Popovich.[13][16] He was promoted by the Spurs to be a full-time assistant coach on November 12, 2020, and he replaced assistant coach Tim Duncan, who stepped down from his position on the Spurs.[8][17][18] On May 15, 2021, Johnson was the interim head coach in a 140–103 loss against the Phoenix Suns as Popovich watched Tim Duncan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.[19] Johnson was the interim head coach again in a 110–99 win against the Indiana Pacers on March 2, 2023, as Popovich was unable to coach due to an illness.[19] With the arrival of French star Victor Wembanyama in 2023, Johnson was given the duty of warming up the center before each game and they developed a close relationship.[20]
On November 2, 2024, Popovich was sidelined indefinitely from coaching due to a health issue,[21][22] which was eventually revealed to be a stroke, and Johnson became the Spurs interim head coach.[23][24][25] He started coaching the Spurs on November 2 in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, having been informed two and half hours before tip off that Popovich wasn’t available to coach because of illness,[26] and the Spurs won 113–103 against the Timberwolves.[27] This was the third time Johnson served as the interim head coach of the Spurs.[19] Johnson served as the interim head coach until the end of the 2024-25 season due to Popovich sitting out from coaching for the rest of the season.[28]
On May 2, 2025, Johnson was promoted to become the head coach of the Spurs, following Popovich’s decision to step down after 29 seasons.[29][30] As Popovich had only coached 5 games during the 2024–25 season, the NBA announced on July 2 that they would credit the 32–45 record of the remaining 77 games to Johnson.[31][32]
Career playing statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[4]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Stanford | 30 | 20 | 22.5 | .314 | .283 | .774 | 2.0 | 3.3 | .8 | .1 | 3.4 |
| 2006–07 | Stanford | 31 | 20 | 23.5 | .356 | .321 | .821 | 2.8 | 3.3 | .9 | .0 | 4.3 |
| 2007–08 | Stanford | 36 | 35 | 31.5 | .421 | .388 | .644 | 4.3 | 5.2 | .8 | .1 | 6.7 |
| 2008–09 | Stanford | 32 | 32 | 29 | .420 | .368 | .698 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 1.2 | .1 | 6.6 |
| Career | 129 | 107 | 26.8 | .388 | .348 | .708 | 2.9 | 4.1 | .9 | .1 | 5.3 | |
NBA G League
Regular season
[33]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Tulsa | 7 | 0 | 8.6 | .154 | .000 | .750 | 0.9 | 1.0 | .1 | .0 | 1.4 |
Head coaching record
NBA
| Regular season | G | Games coached | W | Games won | L | Games lost | W–L % | Win–loss % |
| Playoffs | PG | Playoff games | PW | Playoff wins | PL | Playoff losses | PW–L % | Playoff win–loss % |
| Team | Year | G | W | L | W–L% | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PW–L% | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2024–25 | 77 | 32 | 45 | .416 | 4th in Southwest | — | — | — | — | Missed playoffs |
| San Antonio | 2025–26 | 82 | 62 | 20 | .765 | 1st in Southwest | — | — | — | — | TBC |
| Career | 159 | 94 | 65 | .591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |||
Personal life
Johnson and his wife, Jessica, have four children, Tasia, Tatum, Johnnie and Jameson.[5
Sean Sweeney
| San Antonio Spurs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Associate head coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 3, 1984 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cretin-Derham Hall (Saint Paul, Minnesota) |
| College |
|
| NBA draft | 2006: undrafted |
| Position | Point guard |
| Coaching career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
Coaching | |
| 2011–2013 | New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets (video coordinator) |
| 2013–2014 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
| 2014–2018 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2018–2021 | Detroit Pistons (assistant) |
| 2021–2025 | Dallas Mavericks (assistant) |
| 2025—present | San Antonio Spurs (associate HC) |
| Career highlights | |
As player:
| |
Sean Joseph Sweeney (born June 3, 1984)[1] is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as the associate head coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Playing career
Sweeney played for University of Wisconsin–Green Bay for one season before transferring and graduating from University of St. Thomas at Saint Paul.[2]
Coaching career
Sweeney began his NBA coaching career as a video coordinator with the New Jersey Nets (later Brooklyn Nets) from 2011 to 2013 under head coaches Avery Johnson and PJ Carlesimo.[3] He was later the assistant coach for the Nets from 2013 to 2014 and the Milwaukee Bucks from 2014 to 2018.[4]
From 2018 to 2021, Sweeney was an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons under head coach Dwane Casey.[5]
In 2021, Sweeney joined the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach under head coach Jason Kidd, reuniting the two after they had previously worked together with the Nets and Bucks. With the Mavericks from 2021 to 2025, Sweeney was part of the 2022 Mavs team that went to the 2022 Western Conference Finals during the 2022 NBA playoffs and the 2024 Mavs team that went to the 2024 NBA Finals, losing 4–1 to the Boston Celtics.
On June 22, 2025, it was reported Sweeney would leave the Mavericks to join the San Antonio Spurs under new head coach Mitch Johnson. Sweeney was part of the 2026 Spurs team that improved by 28 games over the previous season and advanced to the 2026 NBA Finals.[6]
On June 1, 2026, Sweeney was hired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic. He is scheduled to join the team upon the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals.[7]
References
- “Sean Joseph Sweeney () – Basketball Stats, Height, Age”. FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- “Sean Sweeney”. Mavs.com. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- “Sean Sweeney”. NBCA. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- Charania, Shams (May 29, 2026). “Sources: Magic finalizing deal to hire Spurs asst. Sweeney as coach”. ESPN. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- “Spurs hire Mavericks’ Sean Sweeney as associate head coach, ESPN reports”. KSAT. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- “St. Paul’s Sean Sweeney reportedly takes top assistant job with Spurs”. Yahoo. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- “Orlando Magic Name Sean Sweeney Head Coach”. NBA.com. June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
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