Keldon Wilder Johnson is an American basketball player who plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
Born on October 11, 1999, Johnson played at the famous Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he emerged as a consensus five-star athlete and later played at University of Kentucky.
In 2019, Johnson was selected 29th overall by the Spurs, courtesy of the Raptors' pick in the Kawhi Leonard trade. His versatility on the court is a standout feature, seamlessly switching between the shooting guard and small forward positions. He has a great-looking jumper and has consistently improved his game year after year.
Besides the NBA, Johnson also had the honor of representing his country. As a member of the United States national team, Johnson played as an off the bench role player for the team that won an Olympic gold medal in 2020.
In the 2022/23 season, Keldon Johnson played 63 games with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging an outstanding 22.0 points, accompanied by 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. His shooting accuracy added another layer of excitement to his gameplay, with a solid 45.2% from the field, including 32.9% from deep.
Keldon Johnson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,616,000 | - | $20,616,000 |
| 2024-25 | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $17,500,000 | - | $19,000,000 | - | $17,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | $17,500,000 | - | $17,500,000 | - | $17,500,000 |
How much is Keldon Johnson getting paid?
Keldon Johnson is set to earn $20,000,000 for the 2023/24 season. It is the first year of his contract extension that he signed on July 18, 2022.
Johnson is on a four-year contract worth $74,000,000 with the San Antonio Spurs. His entire contract is guaranteed and he will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2027 offseason.
How much does Keldon Johnson make in a minute?
Keldon Johnson’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $20,000,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Johnson makes around $38.05 in a minute.
Keldon Johnson Career Earnings
After the conclusion of 2023/24 NBA season Johnson would have earned over $30 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Keldon Johnson’s contract?
Keldon Johnson’s current contract is fully guaranteed and it contains a few performance based incentives. This contract further features a substantial $1.5 million bonus per season, adding an extra layer of motivation for Johnson.
The bonus structure is tied to various performance criteria. If Johnson plays more than 65 games and meets specific benchmarks related to defensive rebounding and free throw percentage, he stands to earn the coveted $1.5 million bonus. The exact numbers for these criteria have not been disclosed.
Additionally, Johnson has another opportunity to secure the $1.5 million bonus if he plays a minimum of 65 games and the San Antonio Spurs advance to the playoffs.
How much of the Keldon Johnson Contract is guaranteed?
Johnson’s entire $74 million contract with the Spurs is guaranteed.
Keldon Johnson Contract History
These are all the contracts that Keldon Johnson has signed in his career till now.
July 1, 2019
Johnson signed a four-year $10.02 million rookie-scale contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
July 18, 2022
Johnson signed a four-year $74 million contract extension with the spurs.
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FAQs
A. Keldon Johnson salary is $20,000,000 for 2023/24 NBA season. It is the first year of his contract.
A. Keldon Johnson is 24 years old as of December 2023.
A. Keldon Johnson played college ball for the University of Kentucky.
A. Keldon Johnson wears jersey #3 for the Spurs.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Keldon Johnson averaged 22.0 points with 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in 63 games.
