San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson is enjoying his time away from the court at his Texas ranch, a lifestyle shift that followed his award-winning 2025-26 campaign. The Spurs are coming off a 123-103 preseason win over the Phoenix Suns on October 14, with another exhibition against the Sacramento Kings set for October 16.
Johnson has fully embraced the ranch life since purchasing the property. He told reporters that boots are now his everyday attire. The Spurs guard has expanded the pond on his land to fit a small boat and stocked it with koi, bass, crappie, and catfish. This rural retreat offers a stark contrast to the NBA spotlight.
His connection to the team runs deep in other ways, too. Since his rookie year, Johnson has been the Spurs' unofficial locker room DJ. The role was handed to him by veteran Patty Mills, who first instructed him to play Mariah Carey. He still controls the pre-game music from a large speaker bearing a worn-out Spurs logo, mixing in tracks like "Party in the U.S.A." and "A Thousand Miles."
The 2025-26 season was a historic one for Keldon Johnson. Coming off the bench, he broke the legendary Manu Ginóbili's franchise record for points scored by a reserve. That incredible scoring output earned him the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award. He and Ginóbili are now the only two players in San Antonio Spurs history to win that honor.
His performance was a bright spot for the team and showed his adaptability and scoring punch. Johnson's ability to provide instant offense changed games and gave the Spurs a reliable weapon outside the starting lineup. You can review his and the team's season stats on our stats page.
The team is fine-tuning its play during the exhibition schedule. After a 116-123 loss to Atlanta on October 8 and a 102-98 defeat in Phoenix on October 10, the Spurs fell 119-109 to Utah on October 12. They bounced back with a strong 123-103 victory over the Suns on October 14, showing progress.
All eyes are also on Victor Wembanyama, who is entering his third season with immense expectations. After early career injuries, his explosive third year led to Defensive Player of the Year honors and a run to the NBA Finals. The team's blend of veteran leadership from players like Johnson and the superstar ceiling of Wembanyama creates high hopes.
The immediate focus is the final preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings at home on October 16. After that, the regular season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder is less than a week away.
The Spurs community is buzzing with anticipation. With Johnson providing energy off the bench and Wembanyama leading the charge, the Silver & Black aim to turn potential into consistent wins. The full upcoming schedule is available on our schedule page as the team prepares to make its mark.
