Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Scores First Mural in San Antonio

New mural of Spurs head coach unveiled at Rudy's Seafood on the South Side

Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:42pm

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Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson has been honored with his own mural at Rudy's Seafood, a popular restaurant on San Antonio's South Side that features murals of various Spurs stars past and present. The mural is the first one dedicated to Johnson, who took over as head coach in 2024 and led the team to the playoffs in his first season.

Why it matters

Murals have become an important part of San Antonio's cultural landscape, celebrating the city's sports heroes and other notable figures. The addition of a mural honoring the Spurs' current head coach highlights Johnson's growing stature and popularity in the community after just two seasons at the helm.

The details

The mural, which was commissioned by Rudy's Seafood, features a larger-than-life depiction of Johnson in his Spurs coaching attire. It was painted by local artist Cruz Ortiz, who has created several other sports-themed murals around the city. The mural's unveiling was attended by Johnson, Spurs players, and members of the community.

  • The mural was unveiled on February 25, 2026.

The players

Mitch Johnson

The current head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who took over the team in 2024 and led them to the playoffs in his first season.

Rudy's Seafood

A popular restaurant on San Antonio's South Side that features murals of various Spurs stars past and present.

Cruz Ortiz

A local artist who painted the mural of Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson at Rudy's Seafood.

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What they’re saying

“It's an honor to have my first mural in San Antonio, a city that loves its Spurs so much. I'm grateful to Rudy's and the community for this recognition.”

— Mitch Johnson, Spurs Head Coach (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The mural is expected to be a popular attraction for Spurs fans visiting Rudy's Seafood in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

The addition of a mural honoring Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reflects the city's deep connection to its basketball team and the growing stature of the young coach, who has quickly become a beloved figure in the community.