Keldon Johnson: Rising NBA Star and Olympic Gold Medalist
Keldon Johnson, born in 1999, is an American professional basketball player currently a key forward for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. After a standout freshman season with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he averaged 13.5 points per game, Johnson was drafted by the Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. A significant career highlight came in 2021 when he earned an Olympic gold medal as a member of the United States national basketball team.
Since his NBA debut in 2019, Johnson has steadily grown into a vital player for the Spurs, signing a four-year, $80 million contract extension in 2022 and achieving a career-high 36 points in January 2023. He continues to make significant contributions, notably securing a game-winning steal against the Phoenix Suns in October 2023.