Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keldon Johnson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 17, 2026

Discover the career path of Keldon Johnson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Keldon Johnson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He is known for his scoring ability and athleticism on the court. Johnson has become a key player for the Spurs since being drafted in 2019, showcasing consistent improvement and development in his role.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Junior National Team Training

In 2017, Keldon Johnson trained with the USA Men's Junior National Team.

2018: Junior National Team Training

In 2018, Keldon Johnson trained with the USA Men's Junior National Team.

2018: Spurs trade for draft pick

In 2018, The Spurs obtained the draft pick used to draft Johnson in a trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pöltl, and a draft choice.

February 16, 2019: Win over Tennessee

On February 16, 2019, Keldon Johnson scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee.

June 20, 2019: NBA Draft Selection by San Antonio Spurs

On June 20, 2019, Keldon Johnson was selected with the 29th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA draft.

July 1, 2019: Signing with the Spurs

On July 1, 2019, Keldon Johnson officially signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

October 30, 2019: Assignment to Austin Spurs

On October 30, 2019, Keldon Johnson was assigned to the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Spurs' affiliate team in the NBA G League.

November 22, 2019: NBA Debut

On November 22, 2019, Keldon Johnson made his NBA debut, playing two minutes in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

2019: NBA Draft Selection

In 2019, Keldon Johnson was selected in the first round of the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs as the 29th overall pick.

August 11, 2020: Season-High Score

On August 11, 2020, Keldon Johnson scored a season-high 24 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.

2020: Training with U.S. Olympic Team

In 2020, Keldon Johnson trained with the U.S. Olympic team.

July 1, 2021: Named to USA Select Team

On July 1, 2021, Keldon Johnson was named to the USA Select team.

July 10, 2021: Added to Men's National Team

On July 10, 2021, Keldon Johnson was added to the men's national team, training with the 2020 U.S. Olympic team.

July 16, 2021: Named to Olympic Roster

On July 16, 2021, Keldon Johnson was named to the Olympic roster, replacing the injured Kevin Love.

2021: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2021, Keldon Johnson won an Olympic gold medal in basketball as a member of the United States national team.

July 18, 2022: Contract Extension

On July 18, 2022, Johnson signed a four-year, $80 million rookie scale contract extension with the Spurs.

January 17, 2023: Career High Score

On January 17, 2023, Johnson scored a career high 36 points, along with 11 rebounds and 1 assist in a win against the Brooklyn Nets.

October 31, 2023: Game Winning Steal

On October 31, 2023, Johnson put up 27 points alongside a key steal on Kevin Durant that led to a game-winner in a win over the Phoenix Suns.

2025: Longest Tenured Spurs Player

As of the 2025–26 season, Johnson is the longest tenured player on the Spurs.

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