Keldon Johnson

Basketball player for San Antonio Spurs

Keldon Johnson - Basketball player for San Antonio Spurs
Born

October 11th, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1999, this American basketball player played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. In the 2019 NBA Draft, selected in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs. Johnson became a key player for the team, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility on the court. He contributed to the team's playoff aspirations during his tenure and represented the United States in international competition.

Selected 29th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft

Played for the San Antonio Spurs since 2019

Won a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA U19 World Cup in 2017

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