Spurs super sub Keldon Johnson hasn't let gash inside his mouth slow him down
The eight-year veteran had a season-high 14 points in the 130-103 rout of the Kings on Tuesday night.
San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson has continued to perform despite a painful mouth injury he sustained a week earlier. The Six Man of the Year season-high scorer contributed 14 points to the Spurs 130-103 victory against Sacramento on Monday. The 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year suffered the deep cut on the inside of his right cheek during a collision with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in their season-opening loss to Oklahoma City.
The injury required three stitches to close, but Johnson remained determined. He said, "It was pretty painful, but we made it work." Johnson also had four rebounds in 22 minutes of play. His teammates praise his persistent energy, stating that his mouth laceration has not diminished his engaging demeanor. Devin Vassell said, "I love KJ, he's still KJ no matter what.
If he has broken ribs, broken bones, it don't matter. He's still the loudest one out here." Johnson further participated in community outreach by attending the RBFCU Spurs Youth Basketball League Clinic on Monday.
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