The San Antonio Spurs are making waves early in the 2025-26 season with a 6-2 record, and veteran forward Harrison Barnes credits head coach Mitch Johnson for establishing a crucial mindset shift.

In a recent post-game press conference, Barnes shared Johnson's consistent message about maintaining their physical style of play regardless of the consequences. The veteran explained how this philosophy has become the foundation of their identity.

“A big consistent message that Mitch has had is don't take down your aggressiveness because of fouls,” Barnes said, via Carolina Teague of SPurfect. “We have a lot of bodies, I think that's one of the great things about our team, we have a lot of depth.”

The 33-year-old forward emphasized that Johnson's approach prioritizes disruption over cau

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