Keldon Johnson facts for kids
Johnson with Kentucky in 2018
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| Small forward / shooting guard | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 11, 1999 Chesterfield, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Kentucky (2018–2019) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2019–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2019–present | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | →Austin Spurs | |||||||||||||
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Keldon Wilder Johnson (born October 11, 1999) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Keldon went to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. In 2021, he won a gold medal at the Olympic Games as part of the United States national team.
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High School Basketball
Keldon Johnson was a top basketball player in high school. Experts like 247Sports.com rated him as one of the best players in the 2018 class. He was ranked as the 13th best player overall.
He decided to play college basketball for the University of Kentucky. Other talented players like Immanuel Quickley and Tyler Herro also joined the team that year.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Keldon Johnson SG/SF |
South Hill, VA | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Nov 11, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 94 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 15 247Sports: 18 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
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College Basketball Career
As a first-year student at Kentucky, Keldon played very well. He scored about 13.5 points and grabbed almost 6 rebounds per game. He was good at shooting, making 46.1% of his shots overall. He also made 38.1% of his three-point shots.
One of his best games was when he scored 19 points against top-ranked Tennessee. He also had a career-high 17 rebounds in a game against Auburn. After this great season, he decided to enter the NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Joining the San Antonio Spurs
On June 20, 2019, the San Antonio Spurs chose Keldon Johnson as the 29th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. The Spurs got this draft pick from a trade in 2018. In that trade, the Spurs sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. In return, they received DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pöltl, and this draft pick.
Keldon officially signed with the Spurs on July 1, 2019. He also spent some time playing for the Austin Spurs. This is the Spurs' minor league team in the NBA G League. Playing in the G League helps young players get more experience.
NBA Highlights
Keldon made his first NBA appearance on November 22, 2019. He scored a season-high 24 points in a game against the Houston Rockets on August 11, 2020. He also grabbed 11 rebounds in that game.
On January 17, 2023, Keldon had an amazing game. He scored a career-high 36 points and had 11 rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets. In July 2022, he signed a new four-year contract with the Spurs.
On October 31, 2023, Keldon scored 27 points. He also made a key steal from Kevin Durant that helped the Spurs win a close game against the Phoenix Suns.
Playing for Team USA
Keldon Johnson has also played for the United States national basketball team. He trained with the U.S. Olympic team in 2020.
On July 16, 2021, Keldon and JaVale McGee were added to the Olympic team. They replaced injured players. Keldon helped Team USA win a gold medal in basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Personal Life
When Keldon was in college, he studied agriculture. He enjoys spending time outdoors. His hobbies include fishing and hunting.
Keldon has a brother named Kaleb. Kaleb also played college basketball for Georgetown University. Kaleb was also drafted into the NBA G League and now plays for the Valley Suns.
Career Statistics Summary
Keldon Johnson has played several seasons in the NBA. He has shown steady improvement in his game.
- In his first season (2019-20), he played 17 games and averaged 9.1 points.
- In the 2022-23 season, he averaged a career-high 22.0 points per game.
- Overall in his NBA career, he averages about 16.3 points per game.
See also
In Spanish: Keldon Johnson para niños
