Spurs Select G/F Keldon Johnson in the 2019 NBA Draft (29th Overall)

[BatManu20]

Age: 19
Height: 6'6
Weight: 215 lbs
Wingspan: 6'9


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5FfAjxdYfo&t=5s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DalNYO5giy8



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGRaP4DUtg&t=273s

[timvp]

Solid for 29 :tu

[dbestpro]

Oh goodie. Another guard.

[DAF86]

Murray
White
Johnson
Samanic
Poeltl

Forbes
Walker
Bertans
Metu
Bol Bol (with 49?)

[mexicanjunior]

Meh...

[r0drig0lac]

great pick imo

[timvp]

Oh goodie. Another guard.

He could bulk up and become a three pretty easily, tbh.

[Em-City]

Keldon Johnson looks like Wes Johnson on the court

[cd021]

PATFO did it again tbh :tu

[TheCerebral1]

It's a fine selection.

[BatManu20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS7OID_p5Qk

[Keepin' it real]

He didn't mention Spurs in his interview. Will be traded.

[FkLA]

Not a fan after watching some video. Most of his "highlights" are him struggling to get his shot off and just making tough, low percentages shots.

He's basically Landry Fields :td

[barakz21]

He could bulk up and become a three pretty easily, tbh.

Just a little confused, says he’s a G/F. Does that mean a. hes projected as both b. can play both or c. has played both? Sorry, I don’t really follow college bball lol

[timvp]

Cue videos of Keldon winking at a model during a game and him driving a $250,000-plus McLaren before the draft . . .

[slick'81]

Can he shoot? Hows his ball handling

[Russ]

Getting Samanic and KJ with their first two picks -- the Spurs must be ecstatic.

This is really an almost ideal scenario thus far.

[BillMc]

He didn't mention Spurs in his interview. Will be traded.

He didn't mention his uncle. May stay.

[cutewizard]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[CGD]

I like this pick. He’ll be a PJ Tucker type. Solid draft over all, though, still wonder what happened with Little.

[TDMVPDPOY]

whats his vertical? good enough to dunk on chumps?

[GusT15]

https://compote.slate.com/images/787a34e4-e661-4cf1-9d04-708b70be0914.jpg

The San Antonio Vice of Kel Don Johnson thread incoming?

[BatManu20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3bkTN6rf6I

[3&D_TBH]

https://compote.slate.com/images/787a34e4-e661-4cf1-9d04-708b70be0914.jpg

The San Antonio Vice of Kel Don Johnson thread incoming? :lmao that’s awesome

[FkLA]

Would've much rather had Roby, tbh.

[Gordy58]

whats his vertical? good enough to dunk on chumps?
32 inch standing vert and 36.5 inch max vert

[cutewizard]

Bol Bol was available............

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmppppppppppppppp pp

[slick'81]

Whats to like about this kid

[keithington1]

The real 19th pick

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijn65GshaPs

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Leave it to RC to find the only unathletic African American in the draft.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg&t=228s

[Gordy58]

Leave it to RC to find the only unathletic African American in the draft.
hows he unathletic? 36.5 max vert

[Degoat]

I like this guy :flag: isn’t great at anything particular but he’s good at everything

[slick'81]

hows he unathletic? 36.5 max vert

Nothing special tbh

[Atl Spur]

He will be a dog on defense....... nice draft so far.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[RC_Drunkford]

Not a day goes by where the Kawhi trade doesn't get worse tbh. Trading Kawhi, Danny and 5 million $ for DePression, Poeltl and this scrub. I'd rather trade that draft pick to get Mills off the books

[timvp]

Not a high ceiling, probably needs a year in Austin but he's a pretty solid pick. Don't know if he's ever a starter, though. I like that he's an off the ball player, which works well next to White, Murray and even Walker :tu

[slick'81]

Not a day goes by where the Kawhi trade doesn't get worse tbh. Trading Kawhi, Danny and 5 million $ for DePression, Poeltl and this scrub. I'd rather trade that draft pick to get Mills off the books


Yea didnt want another sg tbh but we also got the great white hope samanic

[Gordy58]

Nothing special tbh
okay? Nobody said he was an elite athlete, it’s solid and he’s definitely not unathletic

[robert1886]

Not a day goes by where the Kawhi trade doesn't get worse tbh. Trading Kawhi, Danny and 5 million $ for DePression, Poeltl and this scrub. I'd rather trade that draft pick to get Mills off the books

Nobody is going to take mills salary just because we gave them the 29th pick

[lmbebo]

mixed on him ... *wanted* Little

[DAF86]

I'm sure we could have drafted Samanic with 29 if we drafted Little at 19. :/

[John B]

I thought we had defensive 6’6”ish in Murray, White, Walker and even Demar plays defense sometimes. We needed Little, Roby for this pick, no?

[BatManu20]

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[Russ]

ESPN's mock draft special a week ago had Keldon Johnson going at #10.

To get him at 29 is near miraculous.

[Degoat]

Not saying he’ll be a star or successful in the NBA but Kentucky players are usually top prospects. He’ll be solid, I don’t expect him to contribute immediately but we needed a potential SF going further

[slick'81]

ESPN's mock draft special a week ago had Keldon Johnson going at #10.

To get him at 29 is near miraculous.

Had to of fallen for a reason

[RC_Drunkford]

ESPN's mock draft special a week ago had Keldon Johnson going at #10.

To get him at 29 is near miraculous.

Why was he ranked that high?

[Kurgan]

Not a day goes by where the Kawhi trade doesn't get worse tbh. Trading Kawhi, Danny and 5 million $ for DePression, Poeltl and this scrub. I'd rather trade that draft pick to get Mills off the books

Gave them an NBA title in exchange for that garbage haul. Worst trade in NBA history.

[slick'81]

Gave them an NBA title in exchange for that garbage haul. Worst trade in NBA history.


Spurs def didnt swing for any fences

[Dennis the Menace]

Leave it to RC to find the only unathletic African American in the draft.

[Marcus Bryant]

Not a high ceiling, probably needs a year in Austin but he's a pretty solid pick. Don't know if he's ever a starter, though. I like that he's an off the ball player, which works well next to White, Murray and even Walker :tu

Couple good prospects picking at 19 and 29.

[Degoat]

Trust the process, Spurs know what they’re doing :bobo

[Leetonidas]

So many haters man. PATFO have been trash lately but the one thing they've always been good at is drafting. Let the kid play in summer league before you shit all over him

[EricB]

Not a high ceiling, probably needs a year in Austin but he's a pretty solid pick. Don't know if he's ever a starter, though. I like that he's an off the ball player, which works well next to White, Murray and even Walker :tu


Cant get all stars at 29 every year.

[EricB]

Why was he ranked that high?


Because hes good.

[DAF86]

So many haters man. PATFO have been trash lately but the one thing they've always been good at is drafting. Let the kid play in summer league before you shit all over him

I think most guys are mad because the picks made don't adress the biggest need of this team which is a defensive gifted 6'8" ish guy. Even if Samanic and/or Johnson pan out, they won't ever be those type of players.

[FkLA]

So many haters man. PATFO have been trash lately but the one thing they've always been good at is drafting. Let the kid play in summer league before you shit all over him

The Samanic pick was good once you realize guys we were salivating over (Rui) were never a realistic possibility. Johnson pick was average at best. If they snatch up Roby at 49 I'd give them a solid B draft grade though.


I think most guys are mad because the picks made don't adress the biggest need of this team which is a defensive gifted 6'8" ish guy. Even if Samanic and/or Johnson pan out, they won't ever be those type of players.

Samanic will be a combo forward, imo.

[keithington1]

Literally has all star potential. One of the videos I watched said he was a great option as small ball 4. Supposedly he's a defender first who's an optimistic scorer. If your a McDonalds All American I welcome you to the Spurs.

[Dverde]

I'm sure we could have drafted Samanic with 29 if we drafted Little at 19. :/

Nets we’re going to draft him a few spots ahead.

[Kurik]

The Samanic pick was good once you realize guys we were salivating over (Rui) were never a realistic possibility. Johnson pick was average at best. If they snatch up Roby at 49 I'd give them a solid B draft grade though.



Samanic will be a combo forward, imo.

Maybe Roby just isn’t that good.

[DAF86]

Literally has all star potential. One of the videos I watched said he was a great option as small ball 4. Supposedly he's a defender first who's an optimistic scorer. If your a McDonalds All American I welcome you to the Spurs.

Who are you talking about?

[spurs50_]

He looks athletic to me..

[slick'81]

:lmao
Who are you talking about?

[TDMVPDPOY]

he has a jumpshot though, could end up jumping up the rotations on the bench...

[BackHome]

Yep. Funny people are never happy with anyone we pick some act like with the number 29th pick we should get a Michael Jordan :rollin

[Jsmythe]

I like that he is reportedly a gym rat and plays hard on defense. But Lonnie is the same height and more athletic, so I'm not sure what the plan is going forward.

[spurs1990]

Not a day goes by where the Kawhi trade doesn't get worse tbh. Trading Kawhi, Danny and 5 million $ for DePression, Poeltl and this scrub. I'd rather trade that draft pick to get Mills off the books

I'm gonna burn for it no question but I lol everytime I read Depression as his nickname.

As far as this pick it's a total meh even with him being a one-and-done from the NBA factory Kentucky. Was thinking Porter Jr would be a flashy pickup at 29 to even out the online hate for Luka we saw tonight.

[slick'81]

I like that he is reportedly a gym rat and plays hard on defense. But Lonnie is the same height and more athletic, so I'm not sure what the plan is going forward.
Probably backup 3

[slick'81]

I'm gonna burn for it no question but I lol everytime I read Depression as his nickname.

As far as this pick it's a total meh even with him being a one-and-done from the NBA factory Kentucky. Was thinking Porter Jr would be a flashy pickup at 29 to even out the online hate for Luka we saw tonight.

exactly kj pick is full of meh so hell probably turn out great

[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijn65GshaPs

Any video that has Kobe ahead of Duncan is not worth posting, tbh.

[keithington1]

Who are you talking about?You can't comprehend what I typed?

[FkLA]

Maybe Roby just isn’t that good.

Possible. But good players also fall to the second round pretty often, he could be one of those guys.

Based off the few vids I watched, I preferred him over Johnson.

[paperboy77]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijn65GshaPs

Terrible video. DRob tier 5? TD 4? Sorry Kareem nor Magic belong in tier 2. MJ no doubt.

[DAF86]

You can't comprehend what I typed?

Yes, what I don't get if who you are referring to, because you can't be serious about a 6'6" guy being a small ball stretch 4 option.

[MultiTroll]

Done growing or can he get taller then 6'6"?

[DAF86]

lol that Bol Bol kid doesn't look human.

[FkLA]

I like that he is reportedly a gym rat and plays hard on defense. But Lonnie is the same height and more athletic, so I'm not sure what the plan is going forward.

Nah, Lonnie is like 6-3 1/2 without shoes. He's a guard. Johnson can easily play SF.

I don't love the pick but it's not because of his height.

[DAF86]

Fuck the Pistons on this draft.

[gameFACE]

I hope he's better than Linton Johnson.

[RC_Drunkford]

Can't wait for Pop playing the midget line up with a Mills/Forbes back court and this guy at PF

[Dejounte]

I keep reading that this guy is good at defense. I wish i could find defensive highlights of his

[keithington1]

Yes, what I don't get if who you are referring to, because you can't be serious about a 6'6" guy being a small ball stretch 4 option.
Oh well Mike Schmitz said it. The guy who used to do draft express but now works for ESPN, so I believe him kind of.

[cd021]

Seems like Samanic will be on the team next year, along with KJ, so I would hope that there is a trade in the works to clear out Beli and or Bertans.

[palangi]

He could bulk up and become a three pretty easily, tbh.

He's 6'5"

[SAGirl]

In PATFO we trust....

[gospursgojas]

ESPN's mock draft special a week ago had Keldon Johnson going at #10.

To get him at 29 is near miraculous.

Are you sure you’re not thinking of NC’s Cam Johnson?

[palangi]

Nah, Lonnie is like 6-3 1/2 without shoes. He's a guard. Johnson can easily play SF.

I don't love the pick but it's not because of his height.

Johnson is only 6'4 3/4" without shoes

[FkLA]

Johnson is only 6'4 3/4" without shoes

Yeah, fuck that. I like this pick even less now. Should've taken a flier on Roby instead. 6-8 and way more athletic.

:pctoss

[timvp]

B3bkTN6rf6I

Long video (probably not worth a watch unless you're really interested in him, tbh) but he comes across as a hard worker.

[palangi]

The hope is that DeRozan is on the trade block. We have so many guards and no wings

[Marcus Bryant]

Long video (probably not worth a watch unless you're really interested in him, tbh) but he comes across as a hard worker.

Consistent defensive effort in the write ups I’ve seen about him. I guess we’ll see.

[sasaint]

I hope he's better than Linton Johnson.

I hope he's better than Lyndon Johnson.

[slick'81]

The hope is that DeRozan is on the trade block. We have so many guards and no wings


Mle should bring in a veteran sf

[sasaint]

Seems like Samanic will be on the team next year, along with KJ, so I would hope that there is a trade in the works to clear out Beli and or Bertans.

Right after they trade Dumbmar.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1141932980375605249

[Dejounte]

RC Buford: " we had him as the top rated player for his position"

Wtf? What do they see in this dude

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1141932980375605249

The top rated player at his position? Woah.

[FkLA]

lol Drunkford

[Chinook]

Maybe he means top-rated at that point in the draft? Or maybe they have more than just the five standard positions? It just seems weird to have him over Barrett or Culver and all the guys picked just after those guys. Maybe RC is a liar, but if he's not, it makes me feel better. The Spurs legit liking a player is enough for me. Still wish he were taller though. Even just 6-6 without shoes would have been enough to give me confidence.

[John B]

I think we drafted solid if you look at each value. It’s not sexy, but we got a very skilled big man in Samanic. I hardworking defender in Johnson, and solid scorer in Weatherspoon with over 40% shooting 3’s. I think ST has delusion of drafting a Draymonf, Butler so when we get solid rotation guys, we’re disappointed, including myself.

[Cardinal]

RC must mean top-rated at that point in the draft - otherwise why would they have not taken him at 19?

[SpursBig3s]

He definitely means “one of” the top rated guys at his position. Lmao at everyone freaking out over the 29th pick :rollin

What does it matter what that quote means?? We literally had no shot at all at Barrett, Culver, hunter

[Chinook]

RC must mean top-rated at that point in the draft - otherwise why would they have not taken him at 19?

They had Samanic higher overall. RC seems to consider Luka a PF only, so he's not in the same ranking as Johnson. If that's true, PF was the position of need and SF was just a luxury pick with a decent amount of depth already.

[Chinook]

He definitely means “one of” the top rated guys at his position. Lmao at everyone freaking out over the 29th pick :rollin

What does it matter what that quote means?? We literally had no shot at all at Barrett, Culver, hunter

It matters a lot. If Buford literally thinks Johnson is a better prospect than those guys, maybe it means he is. Imagine if the Spurs did manage to draft the next Jimmy Butler rather than the relatively meh guy it looks like they've picked.

[DPG21920]

I think that this is the pick that will pay most dividends. I’m not saying Luka won’t pay off but I think at 29 he is going to be viewed as a big time steal.

Hearing RC comments makes me feel that way even more.

[dylankerouac]

Looks like an excellent pick. I’m excited about this kid.

[DPG21920]

Oh and I’ll say. Saw some people that appeared to be in Keldons camp at draft. Let’s say they were more than thrilled SA was the landing spot

[Capt Bringdown]

Top rated?

That's the Bourbon talking, most likely 120 proof.
-knob...creek

[JeffDuncan]

How Keldon Johnson became top rated by the Spurs.

PATFO was looking at the list of possibilities. A question arose.

"Now, this kid, Keldon J, is there any chance he'll ever give us the same kind of shitstorm mess that Kawhi caused?"

"Hell, no. There is no chance he'll ever be good enough that we'll care at all if he leaves."

"Great! Move him to the top of the list!"

[alpha_HaZE]

Not a high ceiling, probably needs a year in Austin but he's a pretty solid pick. Don't know if he's ever a starter, though. I like that he's an off the ball player, which works well next to White, Murray and even Walker :tu

Agreed 100%!

If he develops into a solid 3 point shooter and gets in shape he will fun to watch. People did not think much of Derrick White either, but look at him now.

[slick'81]

No way rc meant top rated sg or sf but spurs always find players late

[spurraider21]

The top rated player at his position? Woah.
thats such bullshit after-the-fact speak tbh

[slick'81]

thats such bullshit after-the-fact speak tbh


Damn rc said he was expected to go higher and they had him rated #1 at his position :wow

[SpurPadre]

FWIW, nba draftnet thinks he can be a potential All-Star and they had him as a lottery pick back in April.

[spurraider21]

Damn rc said he was expected to go higher and they had him rated #1 at his position :wow


thats such bullshit after-the-fact speak tbh

[SpurPadre]

Agreed 100%!

If he develops into a solid 3 point shooter and gets in shape he will fun to watch. People did not think much of Derrick White either, but look at him now.

Yeah, I did look at White and last time I saw him, I saw his ass benched in favor of Mills in a Game 7. That said, I like this pick.

[objective]

Didn't RC call Jack McClinton the best shooter in the draft, in the draft that featured Steph Curry?

[Hoops Czar]

It matters a lot. If Buford literally thinks Johnson is a better prospect than those guys, maybe it means he is.

If RC was selling the Brooklyn Bridge, would you buy it?

The secretary should probably keep his mouth shut

[Chinook]

If RC was selling the Brooklyn Bridge, would you buy it?

Um...

[Hoops Czar]

Um...

You do realize this is the same clown shoes GM who said during a press briefing after trading away Luis Scola that he didn't think his game translated well to the NBA.

[cutewizard]

Could be the Draymond Green of the Spurs

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74mNc2knwXA

[Chinook]

You do realize this is the same clown shoes GM who said during a press briefing after trading away Luis Scola that he didn't think his game translated well to the NBA.

It worked out. Scola's teammate ended up being a more impactful player anyway.

[cutewizard]

I see some comparisons with Draymond

the relentless energy, the versatility, hmmmm........



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co82Su6EzlQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oHQ06AVlIs

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DalNYO5giy8

[cutewizard]

The finesse of Samanic, the exuberance of Keldon.......


we are set guys hehehehe

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXCrOcUFkAk

[cutewizard]

This guy really has the motor of Draymond guys

any comments???

[BatManu20]

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[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlde6GaKYEg

[spurraider21]

if he had more length i'd say he could strive to be what pj tucker is. i still question he can guard the longer nba wings.

[Kurgan]

Could be the Draymond Green of the Spurs

Your takes are shit. Draymond is one of the best passers of all-time for his position. This scrub was one of the worst passers of the entire 2019 shooting guard class. He won't ever be a creator:

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1846848https://i.imgur.com/DPJZwQI.png

[childishbambi]

Your takes are shit. Draymond is one of the best passers of all-time for his position. This scrub was one of the worst passers of the entire 2019 shooting guard class. He won't ever be a creator:

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1846848https://i.imgur.com/DPJZwQI.png


Did you make this? I'm wondering whether Claxton is that guy (next Draymond).

[timvp]

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Damn, Calipari with some good words about Keldon, tbh.

[Kurgan]

https://www.thestepien.com/2019/06/18/keldon-johnson-scouting-report/

Extremely underwhelming writeup. Looks to be another overhyped Kentucky scrub. There's a reason everybody passed on him.

[kobyz]

Good value pick, he's like a Taurean Prince who you all curve about why we didn't trade for with Atlanta...

[r0drig0lac]

RC Buford: " we had him as the top rated player for his position"

Wtf? What do they see in this dude

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/lobt2.gif



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[ragas]

He said "we had him as A top-rated player at his position"

[emanueldavidginobili]

Watched a lot of Kentucky this season. At 29 I like the pick. Has a high motor and doesn’t take plays off. Really gritty type of player who plays within himself. At end of games they went to him a lot of the times. Smooth looking jumper solid three point/midrange shooter and moves well without the ball. Wish he was bigger but oh well.

[SpursBills]

i like the fact that he's only 19, meaning he probably has some room to grow

[Dejounte]

i like the fact that he's only 19, meaning he probably has some room to grow

He was a freshman and was averaging 13ppg in 30 min with two other good players. I think if he stayed in college, his ppg would go way up and he would have been a for sure top 10 next year.

[RC_Drunkford]

Ok after watching some vids and reading scouting reports am warming up to the pick

Pros:

Only 19 years old and already has the skills of a 3-and-D player. Shot 38% from 3, got slasher potential, strong frame, good athleticism. Knows how to score in transition and gets to the line about 5 times per game. Can finish through contact and has good touch around the rim. Smart coming off screens to free himself up and get his shot off. Hustle player, will bring some toughness to the team, which this Spurs team really needs. Pesky defender with a defense first mind state. Good rebounder. Can blow by big men when he got the mismatch on the perimeter.

Cons: too small, Danny Green size with a lesser wing span. Very underwhelming block and steal numbers. Doesn't have a lot of hops jumping off both feet. Sow footed, struggles to stay in front of smaller players. Bad assist to TO ratio. Too small for SF, too slow for SG. Slow shot release. Sloppy handles. No left hand, strictly right handed. No off the dribble pull up game, can't create his own shot

The Spurs love for undersized unathletic players is something I never understood. His vertical leap is ok, but he's not fast as far as the scouting reports say. Does anybody have his combine results? We basically drafted a player with the size of an SG and the foot speed of a PF.
He does have a ton of potential though, as his stats for a freshman are pretty good and he'll likely improve. The guy is a hard worker and fits the culture. Defensive potential is there and he can work on a lot of things offensively to make his game more versatile. Right now I'd say his release has to be faster, his handle tighter and he should work on off the dribble pull ups. One thing that worries me is that he played against smaller players in college, he will most likely be undersized in a lot of his match ups, which then raises the question if his defense and rebounding can still be as good in the NBA as it was in college.

In an ideal scenario he somehow grows another inch or 2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGRaP4DUtg

[ceperez]

He was a freshman and was averaging 13ppg in 30 min with two other good players. I think if he stayed in college, his ppg would go way up and he would have been a for sure top 10 next year.

That's a very good point! The fact they went to him at the end of games, says a lot. At #29, Spurs may have a steal.

[ceperez]

In an ideal scenario he somehow grows another inch or 2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGRaP4DUtg

He'll be 20 come October.

[Dejounte]

People rarely grow inches after 19

[RC_Drunkford]

He was a freshman and was averaging 13ppg in 30 min with two other good players. I think if he stayed in college, his ppg would go way up and he would have been a for sure top 10 next year.

I think so too. Being the 3rd option at Kentucky as a freshman is nothing to flinch at


He'll be 20 come October.

yeah and in 3 years he'll be only 23. By that time he could already be a beast. People forget that Derrick White is 24, the kids we drafted have plenty of time to add on to their game. Johnson has the skill of a 3-and-D player now

[Dejounte]

Yeah i really wish we took Claxton, but it is what it is. Luka and Claxton would have been insane.

But i guess we wouldnt have taken advantage of Claxton's skill as a playmaker since we had an abundance of that already. And he wasnt exactly a good shooter. We go for minutes without scoring a bucket. Keldon might help in that area.

[picnroll]

Good discussion of Johnson on The Red Team Draft Podcast episode 13 starting at the 27:30 minute.

[kobyz]

He improved his shooting a lot between his senior high school year to freshman year in college, so imagine working with chip where it could get his shooting... I see his potential as Allan Houston/Rip Hamilton type player...

[Spurs da champs]

He has a small frame in addition to being undersized, very worrisome. He is still young but hopefully he grows to a legit 6'6 or 6'7.

[pad300]

This guy really has the motor of Draymond guys

any comments???

Your player evaluations/comparisons have always been crazy (and exceedinglg optimistic). So just quit spamming, OK...

[Dejounte]

From the interviews ive seen...this guy is vocal and a trash talker. I def think thats something this team needs.

[cd98]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3bkTN6rf6I

This is great. Most college kids I know don't have a house like this so quickly. Must pay good money to play basketball at Kentucky.

[BatManu20]

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[Kurik]

BatManu20 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=33095) @RcDrunford Chinook (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)
But How is he "Top Rated at his postion"


When "didn't have access to him" ?


Scouting college games, reviewing film.

[timvp]

So KJ only worked out for Boston, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Washington and Minnesota. His agent refused to allow him to workout for teams that drafted lower than 16.

That partially explains the freefall, tbh.

[Russ]

Being the 3rd option at Kentucky as a freshman is nothing to flinch at

Remember, KJ was SEC Freshman of the Year ahead of those other UK teammates.

[Degoat]

I don’t wanna jinx it but damn the 29th pick has been pretty good to us

[Russ]

ESPN's mock draft special a week ago had Keldon Johnson going at #10.

To get him at 29 is near miraculous.


Are you sure you’re not thinking of NC’s Cam Johnson?

_J4fmMg1UVU

Nope. Check at 21:20 -- Atl picks Keldon Johnson with pick #10.

[Marcus Bryant]

Sounds like a good prospect. It's hard to teach consistent defensive effort for a perimeter player. It's either innate or self-taught due to the motivation of making it in the league (ie Bowen).

[Russ]

Did you listen?

"I'm gonna throw a Curveball... Picking to replace a loss of.... could have had him at 17."


So it was some weird OUTSIDE THE BOX pick and didn't mean he was supposed to be a lottery pick

"has a lot to prove still."

And was some Atlanta centric Pick.

All I said was a mainstream broadcast had him going at 10.

That's all.

[daslicer]

Haven't seen much of this guy play. Hoping this guy can become like the late Bobby Phills. For those of you who don't know Bobby. He was a great defender at 6'5 and could guard guys who had a few inches on him along with being able to hit the 3 point shot.

0l1zYTy6JZc

deRDhiZHXKY

[south side spur]

He has a small frame in addition to being undersized, very worrisome. He is still young but hopefully he grows to a legit 6'6 or 6'7.

I’m not sure how much stock you put in Draftxpress but I’ve seen where some on Spurstalk do. Did you watch that video? Toughest kid in the draft. Pitbull on defense. Small ball 4. Powerful leaper. These are the terms they use. Don’t be concerned about him being undersized. DX even goes as far as saying weight might be a concern.

[cool cat]

This is great. Most college kids I know don't have a house like this so quickly. Must pay good money to play basketball at Kentucky.

SEC knows how to pay their players well.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXVlryJwkjU

[Dennis the Menace]

Out of high school - #13 ranked prospect in the nation and #3 SF

I’ll take that all day long with the Spurs top of the class development program

[Joseph Kony]

People need to get over the "omg hes undersized" bs. he's almost 6'7 and has a good frame and can easily put on some muscle. the warriors injuries really changes the landscape of the NBA, what other teams do we really need to worry about with multiple elite wing players now?

[DAF86]

Is this guy already the closest thing we have to a 3 and D guy?

[Dejounte]

Since Kawhi, we've pushed ALL our prospects to develop 2-way game. First it was Anderson, next DJ, next White, next Lonnie. I love that aspect of our development of our rookies.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/a3B7fLseebk

After watching more of Keldon's tape, i really like how he embraces contact at the rim when he's driving in for a layup. Reminds me a bit of Harden's style of play. There's strength in his game where he's still able to make the basket while being fouled and also noticed that he knows how to use his arms to make the contact. Its different from Lonnie because Lonnie kind of shies away from that contact and tries to do finesse layups instead of power layups. If Keldon learns the step back, watch out. I think his path has been the same as Harden's also where he was under other people's shadow early in his career... Or in Keldons case, in college. Liking this pick more and more. Harden was considered short for his SG position.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs said he has a short neck, that's why he's "undersized" his standing reach is better than a lot of NBA SFs who are good defenders. I'm thinking is this kid ready for playing time right away? I mean he was the 3rd best player on Kentucky. He can defend as well as hit the open 3 or drive to the hoop and slash. Him already having these skills already makes him a good 3-and-D player. That's all Danny Green did when he was here. Dante Cunningham didn't do more either. Once he gets used to NBA physicality I don't see a reason to not let him get consistent minutes off the bench. Anything he can add to his game will make him even more than just a 3-and-D guy. His ceiling is high

[ceperez]

Spurs said he has a short neck, that's why he's "undersized" his standing reach is better than a lot of NBA SFs who are good defenders. I'm thinking is this kid ready for playing time right away? I mean he was the 3rd best player on Kentucky. He can defend as well as hit the open 3 or drive to the hoop and slash. Him already having these skills already makes him a good 3-and-D player. That's all Danny Green did when he was here. Dante Cunningham didn't do more either. Once he gets used to NBA physicality I don't see a reason to not let him get consistent minutes off the bench. Anything he can add to his game will make him even more than just a 3-and-D guy. His ceiling is high

Athleticism + Spurs development can lead to surprising results.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://youtu.be/a3B7fLseebk

After watching more of Keldon's tape, i really like how he embraces contact at the rim when he's driving in for a layup. Reminds me a bit of Harden's style of play. There's strength in his game where he's still able to make the basket while being fouled and also noticed that he knows how to use his arms to make the contact. Its different from Lonnie because Lonnie kind of shies away from that contact and tries to do finesse layups instead of power layups. If Keldon learns the step back, watch out. I think his path has been the same as Harden's also where he was under other people's shadow early in his career... Or in Keldons case, in college. Liking this pick more and more. Harden was considered short for his SG position.

Right. He averaged 4.2 FTs per game in college, so he knows how to get to the line. His skillset is already very advanced. If he can mix in step backs, post ups, hooks shots and develop his left hand he could become a beast of a 2-way player

[Kurgan]

Is this guy already the closest thing we have to a 3 and D guy?

He's closer to Belinelli than he is to Danny Green or Kawhi as far as defense goes. I think he's too slow to guard NBA SGs and too small/not long enough to defend SFs. His steal and block numbers were underwhelming for someone you expect to be an NBA level defensive specialist. For comparison, Danny Green and Kawhi's college numbers destroy his in those categories.

[duncan2150]

He's closer to Belinelli than he is to Danny Green or Kawhi as far as defense goes. I think he's too slow to guard NBA SGs and too small/not long enough to defend SFs. His steal and block numbers were underwhelming for someone you expect to be an NBA level defensive specialist. For comparison, Danny Green and Kawhi's college numbers destroy his in those categories.

numbers don't tell everything, You could be a good defender without stealing a lot. Look at deandre Hunter.

[tonight...you]

So KJ only worked out for Boston, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Washington and Minnesota. His agent refused to allow him to workout for teams that drafted lower than 16.

That partially explains the freefall, tbh.
Being someone that has had agents... I would question that guy for doing that.
Of course, I don't work in athletics, but I'm a keep all options open kind of guy.
This would upset me.
I somewhat get the gamble, but it was a bad gamble.

[Spurtacular]

Spurs fan not gonna want to hear this; but a good pick. I thought the dude would go 13-22, tbh.

[tonight...you]

Spurs fan not gonna want to hear this; but a good pick. I thought the dude would go 13-22, tbh.
It'll be cool to see how much he dedicates himself to taking advantage of this opportunity.
I'll be happy to root for him.

[slick'81]

Just happy spurs have a couple of 19/20 yo to develop

[Cane]

He's closer to Belinelli than he is to Danny Green or Kawhi as far as defense goes. I think he's too slow to guard NBA SGs and too small/not long enough to defend SFs. His steal and block numbers were underwhelming for someone you expect to be an NBA level defensive specialist. For comparison, Danny Green and Kawhi's college numbers destroy his in those categories.

Looks like he's got small-ish hands for a NBA player, or we got spoiled by the nephew

[RC_Drunkford]

I went to look how he did at the agility and strength tests at the combine, but it seems like he didn't do them. I hope he's quick enough to switch on guards

[RC_Drunkford]

Ok so although he didn't do the tests at the combine I've found the numbers from Kentucky's 2018 pro day

(https://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/kentucky-releases-2018-pro-day-measurements/)https://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/kentucky-releases-2018-pro-day-measurements/

3.06 in the shuttle run puts him slightly behind players like Samanic and Kevin Porter Jr. (both 3.03) and on the same level of Brandon Clarke and Isaiah Roby (3.05)

Lane agility time is actually pretty good too, right behind KZ Okpala and ahead of Samanic

3/4 sprints he'd rank in the lower half of the combine with Grant Williams and Eric Paschall

max vertical leap he's in the middle of the pack with players like Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson, only slightly behind Darius Bazley

his standing vertical leap would actually be in the upper 3rd of the combine with players like Isaiah Roby


seems like he's one of the better athletes in the draft tbh

[Dejounte]

Ok so although he didn't do the tests at the combine I've found the numbers from Kentucky's 2018 pro day

https://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/kentucky-releases-2018-pro-day-measurements/ (https://kentuckysportsradio.com/basketball-2/kentucky-releases-2018-pro-day-measurements/)

3.06 in the shuttle run puts him slightly behind players like Samanic and Kevin Porter Jr. (both 3.03) and on the same level of Brandon Clarke and Isaiah Roby (3.05)

Lane agility time is actually pretty good too, right behind KZ Okpala and ahead of Samanic

3/4 sprints he'd rank in the lower half of the combine with Grant Williams and Eric Paschall

max vertical leap he's in the middle of the pack with players like Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson, only slightly behind Darius Bazley

his standing vertical leap would actually be in the upper 3rd of the combine with players like Isaiah Roby


seems like he's actually one of the better athletes in the draft tbh




Good find. Thanks for doing the research

[Spurtacular]

It'll be cool to see how much he dedicates himself to taking advantage of this opportunity.
I'll be happy to root for him.

Not a good shooter but good at making stuff happen towards the basket with speed and agility. I wonder if they thought they saw a taller version of the next Tony Parker with this pick, tbh.

[tonight...you]

Great athleticism but a shitty shooter but good at making stuff happen towards the basket. I wonder if they thought they saw a taller version of the next Tony Parker with this pick, tbh.
He has Tony Parker speed and natural aggressiveness to go along with his savvy?
He has a tear drop almost ready to go and instincts like Tony?

Holy hell...

What kind of hope are you trying to feed here?

[Spurtacular]

He has Tony Parker speed and natural aggressiveness to go along with his savvy?
He has a tear drop almost ready to go and instincts like Tony?

Holy hell...

What kind of hope are you trying to feed here?

1.6 apg, too. Geez, that's awful.

[Degoat]

On draft night I was disappointed we didn’t grab Nassir Little at 19 but after watching keldon some I actually think he’ll be better then Little :flag: Little has physical tools but he sucked at North Carolina

[tim_duncan_fan]

He's not anywhere near as quick as Tony, and that's just judging by the eye. Kill that kind of thinking right now lol.

He doesn't look super quick or athletic, more ok-average, but it seems like he will take it to the hoop without fear, which is nice.


Really, as long as he can defend the average 2-guard well and make 3-pointers late in a game, he'll be a great addition.

[TrainOfThought5]

The top rated player at his position? Woah.

looks like me and RC are on the same page. Excellent.

[Dejounte]

looks like me and RC are on the same page. Excellent.

It makes sense if they view him as a wing (sg/sf) vs a big forward (sf/pf). A wing is what we needed anyway since we have only DeMar and Beli for that role. What better player could we have gotten at 29th who is a wing? Probably the only answer is Kevin Porter Jr, and his character issues probably scared away the Spurs.

Lets take it a step further and ask who could they have taken with the 19th for a wing (sg/sf)

There's Thybulle and Nassir Little. Yall already know my thoughts on Little. And while Thybulle is decent, his offense doesnt have the potential of Keldon's. Keldon has the best 2-way potential of these three. So i could definitely see why KJ was top rated even from the 19th pick.

[Dejounte]

Here's comparing stats between Harden (college), DeMar (college), Keldon, Little, Porter Jr. Keep in mind Little and Porter Jr had only sub 20 minutes played per game so their numbers are skewed, so its better to look at everything in context and look at percentages. Harden took more shots and played 5 more minutes than Keldon.

http://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=demar-derozan--james-harden--keldon-johnson--nassir-little--kevin-porter-jr

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/Ul4i5CGJM20

It's hard to find James Harden's college highlights...

Take note he didn't have his signature step back.

Take a close look at Harden's follow through on his 3 pt shot, looks eerily similar to Johnson's follow through

[exstatic]

Nothing special tbh

Kawhi Leonard’s no step was 25.5, and his max vert was 32.

[Dejounte]

Why not compare him to his classmate and Sophmore P.J Washington?

Apparently another good evaluator of talent, Pat Reily, coveted P.J. Washington and chose HERRO over Keldon




https://i.imgur.com/x0bgQP5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KJIsuL7.jpg

Poor Justice Winslow (https://clutchpoints.com/5-jabari-parker-nba-draft-level-busts/)

But maybe a FUTURE SPUR........?

Because Keldon is a wing (sg/sf) while PJ is a big forward (sf/pf). I would take Pat Riley's word with a grain of salt. Dude hasnt been the best for scouting individuals. All of his past drafts have been garbage.

PJ should be compared to Luka, if anyone. I would take Luka over him 10/10.

[Dejounte]

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/media/motion/2019/0216/dm_190216_SEC_NCB_Interview_UK_POST_190216/dm_190216_SEC_NCB_Interview_UK_POST_190216.jpg




EXPLAIN TO ME HOW PJ WASHINGTON

is a BIGER FORWARD

Than KELDON?

Big forward is a term defined in my other thread. I dont mean he's literally big, (he actually is though, by weight and wingspan) but in terms of their playstyle. PJ cannot play as a scorer/shotcreator, secondary playmaker. Keldon can. Neither can Keldon post up or defend the weakside. Thats the difference.

[Blackhaus]

He’s basically taller shoulder wise but has a shorter neck, where Johnson is the opposite. Bulk wise they look the same. Much rather have Johnson esp where he got picked, talk about value late in a round.

[exstatic]

Not a good shooter but good at making stuff happen towards the basket with speed and agility. I wonder if they thought they saw a taller version of the next Tony Parker with this pick, tbh.

He shot 38% from 3.

[look_at_g_shred]

His offensive game reminds me of Westbrook tbqh fwiw imho

[KDKSpurs24]

His offensive game reminds me of Westbrook tbqh fwiw imho
I see Bradley Beal.

[Dennis the Menace]

He’s basically taller shoulder wise but has a shorter neck, where Johnson is the opposite. Bulk wise they look the same. Much rather have Johnson esp where he got picked, talk about value late in a round.


His offensive game reminds me of Westbrook tbqh fwiw imho

I see a Westbrook McCollum hybrid

[Seventyniner]

I see a rich man's MJ tbh. Quit underrating this guy.

[JeffDuncan]

I'm hoping for a hybrid Danny Green + DDR, without the melodrama.

[Spurtacular]

He shot 38% from 3.

College 3's on a team that afforded good looks. I watched Kentucky in the lead-up to the tourney. None of them were three shooters. The kid drafted at 15 had a mid-range Blake Griffin shot that he would go 3-5 or 4-6 from during games; but the three shooting simply wasn't there. KJ was not a guy with a great shot; that was readily apparent.

[exstatic]

College 3's on a team that afforded good looks. I watched Kentucky in the lead-up to the tourney. None of them were three shooters. The kid drafted at 15 had a mid-range Blake Griffin shot that he would go 3-5 or 4-6 from during games; but the three shooting simply wasn't there. KJ was not a guy with a great shot; that was readily apparent.

The Spurs afford Good looks, too.

[Spurtacular]

The Spurs afford Good looks, too.

He's not an NBA three shooter at this point.

[Dejounte]

He's not an NBA three shooter at this point.

Obviously not....he hasn't played a single NBA minute to show us that. Great call, tell us more...

[Spurtacular]

Obviously not....he hasn't played a single NBA minute to show us that. Great call, tell us more...

0/10

[picnroll]

0/10
Name the last Spurs rookie who ended up shooting a lower percentage on 3s in the NBA than he did in college under Chips tutelage.

[SilverSpur]

Most mock drafts had Keldon Johnson as a top 15 pick and we get him at #29? WOW!
He reminds me of Bruce Bowen on defense and plays more inside.

[Degoat]

His shooting stroke is kinda similar to jayson Tatum, with practice he’ll be a solid shooter

[ceperez]

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/media/motion/2019/0216/dm_190216_SEC_NCB_Interview_UK_POST_190216/dm_190216_SEC_NCB_Interview_UK_POST_190216.jpg




EXPLAIN TO ME HOW PJ WASHINGTON

is a BIGER FORWARD

Than KELDON?

Haven't you ever noticed? If you want to look bigger in a shot, stand at the edges!

[Spurtacular]

Name the last Spurs rookie who ended up shooting a lower percentage on 3s in the NBA than he did in college under Chips tutelage.

White year 2: 33 3FG
Murray year 2: 26 3FG

When they were getting the minutes. Do you have a point, or are you just grazing?

[Spurtacular]

Most mock drafts had Keldon Johnson as a top 15 pick and we get him at #29? WOW!
He reminds me of Bruce Bowen on defense and plays more inside.

I dunno if that's true or not; but just about all of them had him in their top 22 if you want to feel like you got a value.

[slick'81]

Kawhi Leonard’s no step was 25.5, and his max vert was 32.

Yea but hes also taller and hella longer then him

[RC_Drunkford]

The transcript of former Kentucky basketball star Keldon Johnson’s interview with the media after being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs:


Question: Just talk about your style of play and what you’ll bring to your new team? ”I think I bring a lot of energy, hard-working. I think that I can get up and down and run. I feel like I’m very versatile, play multiple positions. I think I fit pretty well.”


Q. This time last year you were getting selected to college at the University of Kentucky. I have heard Coach Cal say so the NBA is a man’s league. How tough do you expect that transition to be? “I think it will be pretty tough. I think I adjust pretty well. I think my game really translates to the NBA. So I think I’ll be fine. I’ll just listen to my coach and get ready to learn.”


Q. Yesterday we spoke a little bit about your pre-draft meeting with San Antonio. One thing you told me that stood out was they told you they can develop your game. How do you see your game meshing with guys like DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray? ”I feel I could play well with any players. I feel I’m not hard to play with. I feel I am very versatile. That’s one thing I take pride in is I bring a lot of energy and I’m hard-working. … So I think that we’ll get with them and we’ll sit down, and definitely I think that it’s one of the best programs in the world with developing players’ games. Get down there and work with player development and get ready for the grind.”


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https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/ex-cats/article231688078.html



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[ceperez]

The Spurs got a steal at #29. This guy has decent length and athleticism. He can shoot the 3 and can take contact on drives. What more can you ask for?

[slick'81]

The Spurs got a steal at #29. This guy has decent length and athleticism. He can shoot the 3 and can take contact on drives. What more can you ask for?


At 29?! Not much tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1142111150995378176?s=20

[RC_Drunkford]

KD is high on him as well

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1142831476721029121?s=20

[RC_Drunkford]

I somehow can't stream this, but maybe some of you are interested

https://twitter.com/ESPN_SA/status/1142207089508589569?s=20

Helping Johnson to a stellar college career was Kentucky assistant coach Joel Justus.

Justus was a guest on ESPN San Antonio's "The Blitz" (https://twitter.com/ESPN_SA/status/1142207089508589569) and touched on why Johnson is going to make teams regret on passing on him as well as what the Spurs will be getting on the court from the NBA rookie.


I think it's going to end up being the steal of the draft. Talking to a few guys there in the organization and they were fired up.


What you're getting is an electric downhill scorer who ultimately is going to be a great two-way player on the court. Off the court, you're going to have a guy that is just going to be a fantastic member of the community down that way.

I tell you, you got an absolute steal.


The 19-year-old guard helped lift the Wildcats to the Elite Eight at the 2019 NCAA Tournament after earning All-SEC Second Team and SEC All-Freshman team honors.

Despite Johnson's achievements, Justus was surprised to see Johnson slip in the first round.


Every single pick that went by, we had heard as high as nine to the Wizards. And then we were shocked he went past the Spurs the first time.


Justus touched on why Johnson is a perfect fit in San Antonio and how much he loves to be coached including his toughness on the floor.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/kentucky-coach-justus-calls-spurs-keldon-johnson-the-steal-of-the-draft

[RC_Drunkford]

https://twitter.com/Casey_Viera/status/1142185107366797312?s=20

[DJR210]

I somehow can't stream this, but maybe some of you are interested

https://twitter.com/ESPN_SA/status/1142207089508589569?s=20

Helping Johnson to a stellar college career was Kentucky assistant coach Joel Justus.

Justus was a guest on ESPN San Antonio's "The Blitz" (https://twitter.com/ESPN_SA/status/1142207089508589569) and touched on why Johnson is going to make teams regret on passing on him as well as what the Spurs will be getting on the court from the NBA rookie.

I think it's going to end up being the steal of the draft. Talking to a few guys there in the organization and they were fired up.


What you're getting is an electric downhill scorer who ultimately is going to be a great two-way player on the court. Off the court, you're going to have a guy that is just going to be a fantastic member of the community down that way.

I tell you, you got an absolute steal.


The 19-year-old guard helped lift the Wildcats to the Elite Eight at the 2019 NCAA Tournament after earning All-SEC Second Team and SEC All-Freshman team honors.

Despite Johnson's achievements, Justus was surprised to see Johnson slip in the first round.

Every single pick that went by, we had heard as high as nine to the Wizards. And then we were shocked he went past the Spurs the first time.


Justus touched on why Johnson is a perfect fit in San Antonio and how much he loves to be coached including his toughness on the floor.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/kentucky-coach-justus-calls-spurs-keldon-johnson-the-steal-of-the-draft

:tu fuck yeah.. the Spurs are due for a blessing from the basketball Gods at some point soon.. it's been a rough 2.5 years

[RC_Drunkford]

https://twitter.com/MrRandallThomas/status/1142083478730747906?s=20

[kobyz]

A less athletic version of Jaylen Brown?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/HectorLedesmaJr/status/1142950704673361925

[Big Empty]

Keldon and Klay Thompson’s Draft measurments are very similar. I wonder if he could be our version of Klay. 6’9 wingspan also.


Klay Thompson (https://www.si.com/nba/player/klay-thompson)
6-5 3/4
6-71 1/4
205.6
6-9
8-7 1/2
8.0
8.8
9.3

[ceperez]

Keldon and Klay Thompson’s Draft measurments are very similar. I wonder if he could be our version of Klay. 6’9 wingspan also.


Klay Thompson (https://www.si.com/nba/player/klay-thompson)
6-5 3/4
6-71 1/4
205.6
6-9
8-7 1/2
8.0
8.8
9.3



He's about the same size as Demar DeRozan

6' 5.25" 6' 6.25" 211.2 6' 9" 8' 6.25"

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/lC7wUXhtfCU

Apparently he's a goofball. Sounds like a great presence for the locker room.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/GenLRRQUJrg

Keeps his arms up when driving up (effective for drawing fouls) and takes long strides to the basket. Evidence of eurosteps too. This kid gonna be good.

[rastaspur]

He's an on ball pest kind of like bruce bowen. Bowen hardly hit steals. He just blanketed his man primarily and concetrated on shutting him down.

[GAustex]

Looks good
Work on his left hand/going left
This is one thing DDR has is a good left hand finishing in traffic

[Dejounte]

New article feature on him just came out
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/amp/Spurs-draft-pick-Keldon-Johnson-a-really-14032101.php?__twitter_impression=true

[Seventyniner]

I'm on the bandwagon. A lot of it is PATFO's track record. If they think Keldon is good enough to draft, he will be at the very least a solid role player.

[Dverde]

People on here including me were high on Blossomgame and the Spurs let him go. Earning minutes as a rookie is always tough on the Spurs. He’ll probably be in Austin the entire year.

[slick'81]

People on here including me were high on Blossomgame and the Spurs let him go. Earning minutes as a rookie is always tough on the Spurs. He’ll probably be in Austin the entire year.


Yea and people here have compared him to bowen,klay,ldn and harden

[Blackhaus]

KD is high on him as well

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1142831476721029121?s=20

lol, peeps think this beta cares about anyone but himself.....

[NickiRasgo]

I see some Bradley Beal / Russell Westbrook on his game, how he moves but I'm not saying he could be as good as those. lol Maybe just me. I'm not expecting too much but hoping he could be a solid role/key player.

[Dennis the Menace]

New article feature on him just came out
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/amp/Spurs-draft-pick-Keldon-Johnson-a-really-14032101.php?__twitter_impression=true


Keldon’s dad is very Pro-Spur and in alignment with the organization. I love it

[exstatic]

People on here including me were high on Blossomgame and the Spurs let him go. Earning minutes as a rookie is always tough on the Spurs. He’ll probably be in Austin the entire year.

When a team drafts a player in the 2nd round, and signs him to a G-league only contract, it’s probably best not to put too much stock in his chances.

[Chinook]

Name the last Spurs rookie who ended up shooting a lower percentage on 3s in the NBA than he did in college under Chips tutelage.

Kyle

[SpurPadre]

KD is high on him as well

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1142831476721029121?s=20

Well, KD also called Load Management a system player who is inferior to Paul George so I wouldn't put stock in anything he says, tbh.

[Chinook]

I see some Bradley Beal / Russell Westbrook on his game, how he moves but I'm not saying he could be as good as those. lol Maybe just me. I'm not expecting too much but hoping he could be a solid role/key player.

I see more Butler in him. He is slightly shorter than Jimmy but with a longer wingspan and much higher standing reach. No one would say Jimmy can't play the three or guard big wings. Of course, Johnson will need time to grow into his body and gain enough renown in the league to play a physical style on D without too many fouls, but he can certainly be an SF in that same mold.

[Mugen]

I understand complaining about KJ at #19, but, at #29, he's an absolute no brainer.

[SpurPadre]

https://twitter.com/MrRandallThomas/status/1142083478730747906?s=20

So he apparently has a 7'0 wingspan all of a sudden?

[slick'81]

So he apparently has a 7'0 wingspan all of a sudden?

not bad a few days after the draft:lmao

[JeffDuncan]

I understand complaining about KJ at #19, but, at #29, he's an absolute no brainer.

Keldon J has all the look of being a wonderful pick at #29, I certainly agree. He could do good things for us.