Keldon Johnson Wins Spurs' Second Sixth Man Award
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- Keldon Johnson posted 1,081 bench points, the second‑most in the league and the first Spurs reserve to top 1,000 points in a season.
- Manu Ginobili remains the only other Spur to win the Sixth Man award, underscoring Johnson’s historic achievement.
- Victor Wembanyama praised Johnson as “the soul of this team,” highlighting his impact beyond scoring.
- Gregg Popovich shifted Johnson to a bench role two seasons ago, a move Johnson credits for his award‑winning performance.
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. led all reserves in scoring and double‑digit games.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. topped reserves with 205 three‑pointers.
Why it matters: Keldon Johnson gains a contract boost and endorsement potential as his 1,081 bench points earn the Sixth Man award, while the Spurs benefit from heightened fan interest and merchandise sales, reinforcing their reputation for developing elite role players.
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