Becky Harmon gained a lot of attention before the Spurs replaced Popovich with Mickey Johnson

Before the Spurs replaced Greg Popovich with Mickey Johnson, Aces head coach Becky Harmon took office as head coach and attracted much attention.

As news of San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich's resignation came out, many speculated who would become his successor, but those speculations were eventually denied as the team announced Mickey Johnson as the successor. Just as the NBA responded to the news of the Spurs legend's departure, an analyst believed that the team should hire Becky Harmon as the next head coach.

On ESPN's "First Take" show, after news that Popovich would be the team's president after 29 years of coaching, Jay Williams also included the name of the Las Vegas Aces head coach on the San Antonio head coach. Since Johnson is now the official successor to the team, Williams will mention Hammon because she has won championships in the WNBA and has been an assistant coach for Popovich from 2014 to 2021.

"I would recommend someone I think would be very incredible, she would be like Gregg Popovich, like RC Buford," Williams said. “I mean, if you want to say a route that runs through the whole time, say Las Vegas Aces's experience in winning the championship, talk about the first female head coach to do this in the NBA, the Spurs or any other team, she deserves it, and she is definitely first-class as a head coach. She has played for many years; we all know her behavior. "

Jay Williams suggested that Becky Harmon replace Greg Popovich as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs- "She will definitely be a beast as a head coach." Spurs head coach Greg Popovich issued a statement saying Mickey Johnson was promoted to

When the Spurs were originally expecting Popovich to recover from health problems this season, many people were surprised to find that the head coach, who was destined to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, had actually transferred to a new position after the team's legendary career. In his 29 years of coaching the team, he was the highest winning coach in NBA history, winning five championships and numerous other honors.

"While my love and passion for the game still exists, I decided it was time to quit my head coaching position," Popovich said in a statement posted on the team's social media. “I’m eternally grateful to the great players, coaches, staff and fans who gave me the opportunity to be the head coach of the Spurs, and I’m happy to have the opportunity to continue to support this team, community and city that means a lot to me.”

If Popovich is unable to return to serve as head coach last season or next season, the team seems to be ready for it, as news of Johnson’s replacement will soon spread. While Harmon will be a hot pick, Johnson has been in San Antonio for a decade and served as interim head coach when Popovich left the team due to health issues at the beginning of the season.

Led by Victor Vimbaniama and De Aaron Fox, the Spurs are currently ranked 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 34 and 48, and they are seeking improvement.