Despite rumors swirling about his future in San Antonio, Spurs veteran Keldon Johnson wants to remain put as his teammates look to build a winning product for the future. But, does he still fit?
SAN ANTONIO, Tx. — Gregg Popovich compared Keldon Johnson to a bull in a china shop when he first showed up in San Antonio.
“I like to joke around. I’m goofy — it’s just me," Johnson explained to a media room after his Spurs had lost yet another game; the losing streak nearing San Antonio's previous franchise record of 17. "Keep it light in here, not so serious all the time." 'I hope not," Johnson said of him potentially being traded in the offseason, a source told Spurs on SI. "I want to stay here."
The next season? Johnson shot with the same efficiency with more appearances, but averaged less points on less minutes per game. November 24, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks to forward Keldon Johnson during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports"We're going to have to deal with that," Popovich continued. " have to rely on other things ... so that All-Stars aren't coming after you while you don't really have that guy, yet.
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