Keldon Johnson Rumors

Keldon Johnson has come off the bench in 201 of his past 202 regular-season games, including 159 over the past two seasons. "I feel like it's just a testament to the hard work, the dedication that I've had to myself, to doing what I love to do," Johnson told ESPN. "It hasn't always been easy. But it never deterred me, never steered me away. I just found a way to be the best Keldon Johnson each and every day. Being Sixth Man of the Year is just a testament to that, to my supporting cast, to the Spurs and how much they've trusted and believed in me."

ESPN

Tom Osborn: Mitch said he's not concerned at all about Keldon Johnson's lack of offensive production: "He's missed some shots, I think, around the rim that he usually makes. They're good at rim protection, so there's probably a little bit that goes into that on both ends."

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Carolina Teague: NBA’s 6th Man of the Year Keldon Johnson on his teammates surprising him today wearing Cowboy hats to congratulate his award: “I’m being genuine when I say this is the best moment of my life..” @spurfectblog #PorVida

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Matt Guzman: Keldon Johnson spoke to media after winning Sixth Man of the Year — he says this year has been the toughest of his life. He told us that his grandfather is currently battling cancer, and it’s been tough to balance that, and his parents not being around as often, with the season. On what this honor means: “It’s been tough. But to persevere and continue … it’s a testament to the Spurs. When I talk about my tough year, I feel like I have so, so much family here. “Knowing what I have going on, I feel like I was able to come here and my teammates picked me up … it’s just one big family.” #PorVida

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Matt Guzman: Keldon Johnson on the impact Gregg Popovich's has had on him: "Pop believed in me. He believed in me when I was young, and when I didn't necessarily believe in myself ... "He's the most loving, genuine, caring individual I've ever come across. I feel like he's affected my career in amazing ways. In amounts I could never put into words." #PorVida

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NBA on ESPN: "At first it was tough. I had to really ruin my ego and put the team first. After that the sky was the limit." — Keldon Johnson what it took to the win Sixth Man of the Year award.

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NBA Communications: A global media panel of 100 voters selected the winner of the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. Complete voting results

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NBA Communications: San Antonio Spurs guard-forward Keldon Johnson has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year, earning the John Havlicek Trophy.

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NBA Communications: Keldon Johnson set a Spurs franchise record with 1,081 bench points this season. He passed Manu Ginóbili, who scored 927 in 2007-08 – his Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year season. Johnson joins Ginóbili as the only two players to win the award with San Antonio.

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Tom Petrini: Dev on celebrating a big play with Keldon: "That's my brother, man, and we've dreamed of times like this. Been through a lot, you know, past couple years, and for us to be in this and to be engulfed into it, it's amazing. I would not rather celebrate this with anybody else."

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NBA Communications: The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award: Tim Hardaway Jr., @nuggets Jaime Jaquez Jr., @MiamiHEAT Keldon Johnson, @spurs

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Jared Weiss: NEW: Coach Pop turned heads when he showed up to Spurs practice Friday, but he has been around the team throughout the season more than people realize. From rehab with Tim Duncan to weekly calls with Keldon Johnson, here’s how Pop continues to be El Jefe. “He’s definitely still himself. He’s still sharp. He’s still very much Pop. He has not skipped a beat at all.”

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Keldon Johnson, who played five seasons with Popovich and is the longest-tenured current member of the team, maintains a close relationship with the man who shaped his career in San Antonio. “He looks amazing. He’s doing great. It’s always good to see him,” Johnson told The Athletic last week, noting that he just talked to Popovich in the gym the day before. “He stays in touch. He texts me or calls me from time to time, probably every other day.”

New York Times

We’ll start with the big fella. He’s the focal point of everything we do, offensively and defensively. I’m not a big analytics guy, so I can’t tell you the exact plus-minus, but I have eyes. There’s not a single night when he’s on the floor that he’s not affecting the game of basketball. He’s the league’s MVP this season — no question. We got Stephon Castle, one of the best two-way players in the league at such a young age, and he’s only getting better, which should scare you. We got De’Aaron Fox, a huge piece of what we have here in San Antonio. He brings that poise, that leadership. He’s that calmness in the storm that a young team like us needs.

The Players' Tribune